APS
2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024
Sense of Belonging Buffers the Effect of Discrimination on Suicide and Self-Harm Outcomes Among College Students
- Juliane Martinez
UCLA Semel Institute - Phuc Nguyen
University of California, Berkeley - Lilian Bravo
- Jocelyn Meza
UCLA Semel Institute
Abstract
College students (ages 18-25) often face challenges as they are transitioning into college and often experience discrimination and experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors (SITBs). However, having a sense of belonging on a college campus can be protective for students who have experienced racial/ethnic discrimination.
Suicide