Depression as a concealable stigmatized identity: what influences whether students conceal or reveal their depression in undergraduate research experiences?

Depression as a concealable stigmatized identity: what influences whether students conceal or reveal their depression in undergraduate research experiences?

Abstract Background Concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs) are identities that can be kept hidden or invisible and that carry negative stereotypes. Depression is one of the most common CSIs among undergraduates. However, to our knowledge, no studies have explored how students manage depression as...

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Main Authors: Katelyn M. Cooper, Logan E. Gin, Sara E. Brownell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-06-01
Series:International Journal of STEM Education
Subjects:
Mental health
Depression
STEM
Life sciences
Biology
Concealable stigmatized identities
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40594-020-00216-5

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