Download or read book Sexual and Gender Minority College Student Disparities in Biobehavioral Health Outcomes written by Jordan Yerger and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals are burdened by disparities for numerous mental and physical health outcomes. More college students than ever identify as sexual and/or gender minorities, yet health disparity research is greatly lacking for this young adult, college-specific population. The present study analyzed a current secondary data set that surveyed (N=3312; mean age = 20.45 + 0.03 years) students at a large northeastern university in the United States. Biobehavioral health outcomes--including self-reported measures of perceived stress, depressive symptoms, happiness, sleep quality, nicotine use, alcohol intake, physical activity, physical activity enjoyment, self-efficacy for exercise, grade point average (GPA), connectedness to nature, and body mass index (BMI)--were examined among SGM college students (N=445) and their cisgender heterosexual (non-SGM) peers (N=2867). I hypothesized that 1) depressive symptoms and perceived stress would be positively associated with negative health outcomes for all college students; 2) SGM college students would report higher levels of depressive symptoms and perceived stress and have poorer health outcomes than their non-SGM peers; and 3) stress would be a stronger predictor of negative health outcomes for SGM college students compared to their non-SGM peers. Only the first two hypotheses were partially supported. Analyses revealed that SGM students were younger, reported more perceived stress and depressive symptoms, less happiness, poorer sleep quality, and drank less alcohol than their peers (p's

Download or read book Sexual and Gender Minority Health written by Brea L. Perry and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of Advances in Medical Sociology showcases rich theoretical and empirical contributions on SGM health and wellbeing. The chapters address a variety of topics, drawing from classic and contemporary sociological frameworks and constructs, and reflecting intersecting interdisciplinary approaches to SGM health.

Download or read book Gender and Sexual Diversity in U S Higher Education Contexts and Opportunities for LGBTQ College Students written by Dafina-Lazarus Stewart and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 2005, research on identity development, campus climate and policies, transgender issues, and institutional features such as type, leadership, and campus resources has broadened to encompass LGBTQ student engagement and success. This volume includes this enlarged body of research on LGBTQ students, taken in the context of widespread changes in public attitudes and public policies related to LGBTQ people, integrating scholarship and student affairs practice. Specific foci include: transgender identity development, understanding intersections of sexual orientation and gender identity with other salient identities such as faith/religion/spirituality, race, social class, and ability, and studies about LGBTQ students in special-mission institutions (for example, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, religiously affiliated institutions, or women’s colleges). This is the 152nd volume of this Jossey-Bass higher education quarterly series. An indispensable resource for vice presidents of student affairs, deans of students, student counselors, and other student services professionals, New Directions for Student Services offers guidelines and programs for aiding students in their total development: emotional, social, physical, and intellectual.

Download or read book Sexual Health and Black College Students written by Naomi M. Hall and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the various psychosocial, sociocultural, and contextual factors that affect the sexual health of Black students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and how this environment can help develop strategies to improve sexual health outcomes for its students. The college environment provides young people with a new sense of independence, self-determination, and peer pressure to engage in risky sexual behaviors, and research has shown that Black students at HBCUs bear a disproportionate burden of poorer sexual health outcomes than students at predominately white institutions (PWIs). Uniquely focusing on the sexual milieu of Black students, Hall-Byers explains why a better understanding of these settings is needed to guide successful interventions that benefit and support the sexual health of Black students. Chapters compare data and research on sexual health outcomes of young Black men and women in comparison to those at predominately white institutions, as well as looking at the role of HBCU campus contexts and cultures, the potential psychosocial and sociocultural influences, what culturally responsive approaches may look like, and recommendations on how HBCU campuses can increase positive sexual health, such as through access, collaborative efforts among administrative offices, and reallocating resources. Sexual Health and Black College Students aims to advance the translation of culturally grounded research into effective practice and is essential reading for researchers and practitioners in sex therapy, public health, and social science as well as for college health staff, including nurses, student affairs, and campus wellness centers.

Download or read book Handbook of Evidence Based Mental Health Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities written by John E. Pachankis and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides important information to mental health clinicians about doing treatment with sexual and gender minorities, but following evidenced-based care. Evidenced-based practice is important because in mental health treatment, it is important for therapy to actually work. This book provides practical up-to-date information about adapting and using evidenced based treatments for sexual and gender minority clients"--

Download or read book Heart Brain and Mental Health Disparities for LGBTQ People of Color written by James J. García and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely edited collection presents a holistic and biopsychosocial analysis of LGBTQ People of Color well-being, focused on heart, brain, and mental health, and employs a unique incorporation of minority stress, intersectionality, and allostatic load frameworks. Bringing together established and emerging academics, its authors present a critical analysis of the latest research that encompasses the study of both risk and resilience factors in LGBTQ People of Color health. Across the book, they highlight the precise nature of the behavioral health disparities experienced by these communities, but further, they reveal the unique roles of intersectional discrimination and structural stigma as mechanisms for these disparities. With chapters also dedicated to federal policies and public health, this multidisciplinary work marks a seminal contribution that will pave the way for further advances in research, theory, and practice. It offers a valuable resource on an understudied population that will appeal to researchers, practitioners and policy makers in the fields of health psychology, public health, epidemiology, sociology, health sciences and medicine.

Download or read book College Students Use of Alcohol and Related Consequences Exploring Differences by Gender and Sexual Orientation written by Daniel G. Duryea and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this dissertation was to explore the differences in the use and misuse of alcohol and related consequences in a large nationally representative sample of college students who have clearly identified their sexual orientation. Differences among college students who participated in the 2005 National College Health Association survey were examined by gender and by differences in self reported sexual orientation. The results for each of the eight proposed research questions were presented. This study suggests that college students are a much more heterogeneous group in regard to their use of alcohol and experienced consequences then was perhaps previously acknowledged. The results from this nationally representative sample add to the nascent body of evidence suggesting that significant differences exist in the college student population in the frequency, amount, and related negative consequences of alcohol use by college students, not only by gender, but by sexual orientation as well.

Download or read book Minority Stress and Alcohol related Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender Diverse College Students written by Steven Edward Smathers and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minority stressors are chronic and pervasive among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) college students. In the present study, we examine the associations between two minority stressors (i.e., microaggressions, discrimination) and three alcohol-related outcomes (i.e., risk for alcohol dependence, negative alcohol-related consequences, binge drinking episodes) among a diverse TGD college sample in the U.S. Two protective factors (i.e., flourishing and resilience) were examined for their role in attenuating the associations between minority stressors and alcohol-related outcomes. Secondary data analyses were conducted using the subsample of TGD participants (N = 3,395) in the spring 2021 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment comprised of transgender women (15.4%), transgender men (14.8%), and non-binary individuals (69.8%) ages 18-25, many of whom were sexual minorities (85.2%) and racial/ethnic minorities (43.9%). Results demonstrate that collectively both minority stressors are associated with greater risk for all negative alcohol-related outcomes. Individually, microaggressions and discrimination demonstrate significant risks for unique alcohol-related outcomes; microaggressions were associated with risk for alcohol dependence, whereas, discrimination was associated with negative alcohol-related consequences and binge drinking episodes. Flourishing, but not resilience, was associated with lower risk for all negative alcohol- related outcomes. The moderating effects of resilience and flourishing were not significant. The results provide evidence of flourishing as a significant asset and protective factor in the TGD college community. Mental health professionals should screen TGD persons for microaggressions and discrimination, and inform students of the risks associated with drinking alcohol to cope with psychological distress related to minority stress. Implications for TGD college student communities, mental health providers, and the field of minority stress research are discussed.

Download or read book Optimization of Behavioral Biobehavioral and Biomedical Interventions written by Linda M. Collins and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-28 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavioral, biobehavioral, and biomedical interventions are programs with the objective of improving and maintaining human health and well-being, broadly defined, in individuals, families, schools, organizations, or communities. These interventions may be aimed at, for example, preventing or treating disease, promoting physical and mental health, preventing violence, or improving academic achievement. This book provides additional information on a principled empirical framework for developing interventions that are more effective, efficient, economical, and scalable. This framework is introduced in the monograph, "Optimization of Behavioral, Biobehavioral, and Biomedical Interventions: The Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST)" by Linda M. Collins (Springer, 2018). The present book is focused on advanced topics related to MOST. The chapters, all written by experts, are devoted to topics ranging from experimental design and data analysis to development of a conceptual model and implementation of a complex experiment in the field. Intervention scientists who are preparing to apply MOST will find this book an important reference and guide for their research. Fields to which this work pertains include public health (medicine, nursing, health economics, implementation sciences), behavioral sciences (psychology, criminal justice), statistics, and education.

Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Download or read book Examining the Academic Distress and Career Concerns Among Sexual and Gender Minority College Students Who Seek Counseling written by Christopher Hughes and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study aims to explore the relationship of Gender and Sexual Minority (GSM) college students with academic stress through the use of counseling and how this may differ based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, this study examined frequency of career concerns among GSM college students. Further this study aimed to determine if there are differences in the change in academic distress for GSM college students when considering their racial and ethnic identity. A secondary data set including 42,035 participants was obtained from the Collegiate Center for Mental Health (CCMH). One-Way ANOVA, Chi-Square, and Multiple Linear Regression were utilized to investigate the research questions. Results showed that there were differences in initial academic distress scores based on sexual orientation, gender identity and race and ethnicity were statistically significant predictors of academic change, and there were a difference between GSM college students and non-GSM college students with frequency of career concerns. Implications for counselors, counseling centers, and university student services are discussed as well as areas for future research.

Download or read book On the Street and on Campus written by Rachel M. Schmitz and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the life course experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) homeless young adults and LGBTQ college students. Though both of these groups have in common their age (i.e. young adults) and LGBTQ identity, college students generally have more resources and are expected to fare better into later life compared to homeless young adults. Despite these disparities, all LGBTQ young people are likely at greater risk for negative health outcomes and social issues due to their status as sexual and/or gender minorities. Little research, however, has simultaneously examined these two groups, and how their life course experiences uniquely differ based on social environments (i.e. college vs. homeless). Using in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 46 LGBTQ young adults between 19 and 26 years of age, I examine how homeless young people and college students navigate their sexual and gender identities, social contexts and relationships. Findings reveal the importance of social context in identity development, such that college students largely found the college context to be conducive to identity growth, while homeless young adults viewed homelessness as a hindrance to addressing identity-related issues, as they needed to focus on survival. Furthermore, all LGBTQ young adults strategically managed their identities in distinctive ways depending on the social context and relationship, with college students' tactics being tied to maintaining their reputations, while homeless young adults' motivations were linked to ensuring their physical safety on the streets. Finally, the majority of LGBTQ young adults conceptualized their identity-related challenges as making them stronger and more resilient by enhancing their social relationships and imbuing them with confidence and empathy. Homeless young adults viewed their challenges in homelessness as more transformative compared to their experiences with sexuality and gender-related prejudice and discrimination. These findings alert service providers and policymakers to the fact that programs need to be tailored to LGBTQ young adults based on their life course experiences. This study also highlights the importance of understanding LGBTQ young adults not as a monolithic social group, but one that is rich with both similarities and distinctions across social context, including the homeless and college environments.

Download or read book Sexual and Gender Minority Youth s Mental Health and Substance Use written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sex and Gender written by Hilary M. Lips and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2020-04-10 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are sex and gender really two different things? How malleable is gender identity? Do both gender and sex have to be conceptualized as binaries—as having two distinct but complementary categories? Should we emphasize gender differences, or is that the wrong question? When should we call a gender difference “small”? Are women really “nonaggressive” or does that label stem from stereotyping? How does subtle or “modern” sexism work on its targets? Scholarship on these and other gender-related questions has exploded in recent years. Hilary Lips synthesizes that research for students in an accessible and readable way. Concepts on sex and gender are presented with the social context in which they were developed. As in previous editions, Lips takes a multicultural approach, discussing the gender experiences of people from a wide range of races, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and gender and sexual identities. She emphasizes empirical research but takes a critical approach to that research.

Download or read book Dying to be Men written by Will Courtenay and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masculinity has a powerful effect on the health of men and boys. Indeed, many of the behaviors they use to "be men" actually increase their risk of disease, injury, and death. In this book, Dr. Will Courtenay, an internationally recognized expert on men’s health, provides a foundation for understanding this troubling reality. With a comprehensive review of data and literature, he identifies specific gender differences in the health-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of men and boys and the health consequences of these differences. He then describes the powerful social, environmental, institutional, and cultural influences that encourage their unhealthy behaviors and constrain their adoption of healthier ones. In the book’s third section, he more closely examines the health needs of specific populations of men, such as ethnic-minority men, rural men, men in college, and men in prisons. Courtenay also provides four empirical studies conducted with multidisciplinary colleagues that examine the associations between masculinity and men and boys’ health beliefs and practices. Finally, he provides specific strategies and an evidence-based practice guideline for working with men in a variety of settings, as well as a look to the future of men’s health. Medical professionals, social workers, public health professionals, school psychologists, college health professionals, mental health practitioners, academics, and researchers from a broad array of disciplines, and anyone interested in this topic will find it to be an extensively researched and accessible volume.

Download or read book Gay and Bisexual Men Living with Prostate Cancer written by Jane M. Ussher and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of research and practice dealing with the specific needs of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, as well as the special psychosocial needs of their partners. The intention is twofold: to provide insight into the unique experiences and concerns of gay or bisexual men living with prostate cancer in order to inform and assist future research, clinical practice and supportive care, and policy; and to ensure that the needs of gay and bisexual men are recognized and advanced on the mainstream prostate cancer agenda. Featuring both cutting-edge research and powerful portraits of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, this book will be indispensable for health care, oncology, and mental health practitioners who seek to address their specific experiences and challenges.

Download or read book Research on Women s Health written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: