Intersecting identities and college health: Casting a wide net to more accurately address student needs.
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| Title: | Intersecting identities and college health: Casting a wide net to more accurately address student needs. |
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| Authors: | Schwitzer, Alan M. (AUTHOR), Pope, Amber L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Jul2026, Vol. 74 Issue 6, p1581-1585. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Health services accessibility, Student health services, Group identity, Mental health services, Professional practice, Gender identity, Universities & colleges, Professional associations, Intersectionality, Attitude (Psychology), Psychology of college students, Medical needs assessment, Evidence-based medicine, Needs assessment |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | College health and mental health services respond increasingly to students whose health needs, mental health concerns, and wellness behaviors are affected or compounded by identity factors. In this Comment, we suggest that employing an awareness of intersecting identities and their effects can improve the provision of college health services. In this way, we extend the Journal of American College Health's longstanding conversations about evidence-based practices and well-defined student populations. We review the intersecting identities construct, demonstrate its relevance to college health practice, and for clarity, distinguish the intersecting identities heuristic as a clinical tool from the use of intersectionality language in other more sociopolitical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | College health and mental health services respond increasingly to students whose health needs, mental health concerns, and wellness behaviors are affected or compounded by identity factors. In this Comment, we suggest that employing an awareness of intersecting identities and their effects can improve the provision of college health services. In this way, we extend the Journal of American College Health's longstanding conversations about evidence-based practices and well-defined student populations. We review the intersecting identities construct, demonstrate its relevance to college health practice, and for clarity, distinguish the intersecting identities heuristic as a clinical tool from the use of intersectionality language in other more sociopolitical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2607139 |
