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An intersectional approach to understanding the correlates of depression in college students: Discrimination, social status, and identity.
- Source :
- Journal of American College Health; May/Jun2023, Vol. 71 Issue 4, p1220-1231, 12p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- We assessed the impact of bearing multiple marginalized identities, experiencing discrimination and perceived social status on the prevalence of depression in college students using an intersectional approach. Public health students at a diverse urban public university in Northern California (N = 338, response rate = 85%; 77% women, mean age 22). We used a cross-sectional survey to assess demographics, depression, discrimination and social standing using validated scales and estimate the relations between depression and co-factors. 25.4% of students reported depression. Discrimination was associated with a higher level of depression and more severe symptoms. Higher perceived social status was associated with a lower level of depression and less severe symptoms. Hispanic/Latinx first generation women had three times the prevalence of depression as non-Hispanic/Latinx non-first generation men and there was a significant disparity in depression severity. Intersectional approaches can shed light on the experiences of marginalized groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07448481
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of American College Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 164011024
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1926261