| Title: |
Exploring the Association between Mental Health Climate and Depression: The Protective Role of Positive Mental Health and Sense of Belonging among Black College Students |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
JaNiene E. Peoples (ORCID 0000-0002-9242-0699); Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes; Jewel D. Stafford; Sha-Lai Williams (ORCID 0000-0001-8540-4001); Ivy Smith |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(9):3286-3296. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (DHHS/PHS) |
| Contract Number: |
T32DA015035 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Mental Health; Depression (Psychology); Sense of Community; African American Students; Graduate Students; Undergraduate Students; Student Attitudes; College Environment |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2022.2155466 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: To explore relationships between mental health climate, positive mental health, sense of belonging, and depression among a U.S. national sample of Black college students. Participants: 1303 Black undergraduate and graduate students from 15 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Methods: Data were from the 2018-2019 Healthy Minds Study. Analysis included hierarchical regression models. Results: A more positive perception of mental health climate and higher levels of both positive mental health and sense of belonging were significantly associated with lower levels of depression. Significant interactions existed between positive mental health and climate and sense of belonging and climate with buffering effects being most pronounced for students reporting high levels of positive mental health. Conclusion: Black college students' perceptions of an institution's mental health climate are associated with psychological outcomes. College health stakeholders should consider the buffering effects of protective factors on mental health when designing initiatives for Black college students. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1452178 |
| Database: |
ERIC |