The Influence of Ethnic-Racial Identity and Discrimination on Mental Health Treatment Attitudes among College Students

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Title: The Influence of Ethnic-Racial Identity and Discrimination on Mental Health Treatment Attitudes among College Students
Language: English
Authors: Linda Oshin (ORCID 0000-0001-6308-5521), Stephanie Milan, Annmarie Wacha-Montes
Source: Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(8):2954-2962.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Racial Identification, Racism, Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, Health Services, Counseling, Diversity, Student Attitudes, Public Colleges, Undergraduate Students, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Racial Differences, Racial Discrimination
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure, Brief Symptom Inventory
DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2145894
ISSN: 0744-8481
1940-3208
Abstract: Objective: While understanding racial/ethnic disparities in mental health services use is a growing priority in colleges and universities, little is known the attitudes that may contribute to these disparities. Methods: This study investigates the relationship between clinic diversity, ethnic-racial identity, discrimination, and treatment attitudes. College students n = 250 (Asian 21%, Black 11%, Latinx 23%, and White 45%) participated in an online experimental task rating hypothetical clinic websites that varied by clinician diversity and completed a series of self-report questionnaires. Results: Clinician diversity did not influence treatment attitudes, but discrimination and ethnic-racial identity were significantly related to treatment attitudes. Additionally, the relationship between public regard and treatment attitudes was moderated by race/ethnicity. Conclusions: By focusing on treatment attitudes rather than behaviors, this study addresses potential areas of intervention to address racial/ethnic disparities in college mental health.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1448254
Database: ERIC
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