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Covid-19-Related Stress Among LGBTQ+ University Students: Results of a U.S. National Survey

Year: 2020

Type: other

Abstract: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (N=565 LGBTQ Students)Online survey results reveal that high proportions of LGBTQ+ students in the U.S. are facing basic needs, academic, and financial-related challenges during COVID-19.They are also facing high levels of substance use, psychological distress, and social isolation, and receiving little emotional support during COVID-19.As a result of COVID-19, high proportions are enduring LGBTQ+-related stressors, such as being rejected by family members for being LGBTQ+.LGBTQ+ students of color bear the added burden of racial oppression amid COVID-19.Urgently recommended actions for university administrators/leaders are found on page 2.

Source: University Libraries (University of Maryland)

DOI: 10.13016/zug9-xtmi

Authors: Salerno, John P., Pease, M, Devadas, Jackson, Nketia, Bryanna, Fish, Jessica N.

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Award: INCREASING EFFECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR LGBT CLIENTS