Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities

Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities

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Main Author: Vason, Tyra C.
Language:English
Published: University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2020
Subjects:
Psychology
diversity
stigma
concealable identities
intersectionality
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1613751067382023
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin16137510673820232021-08-03T07:16:50Z Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities Vason, Tyra C. Psychology diversity stigma concealable identities intersectionality Concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs) are attributes that can remain invisible from others and carry social stigmatization. Research has demonstrated that individuals who possess a stigmatized identity experience disproportionate amounts of psychological distress caused by exposure to frequent stressors, such as prejudice, oppression, and discrimination. To date, the majority of studies examining stigma have focused on a limited range of specific visible stigmatized identities (VSI) such as race and gender when evaluating the impacts of discrimination. However, limited work has examined the impact that possessing VSIs and CSIs, simultaneously, has on student psychological outcomes and strategies for coping following experiences of discrimination. This research sought to understand how students who possess both CSIs and VSIs experience discrimination and various psychological outcomes compared to students who possess only VSIs, CSIs, or neither. Study participants included 314 current students at the University of Cincinnati aged 18 years of age or older and held a full-time status at the university. Participants were separated based on the types of identities they possess (No stigma = 22, VSIs Only = 145, CSIs Only = 27, both VSIs and CSIs = 120. Nonparametric and paired-samples t-tests were conducted to compare the psychological outcomes of each identity group within the 2 (VSI: Yes/No) x 2 (CSI: Yes/No) model. There was a statistically significant difference in psychological outcomes based on student identity categories. Many of the hypotheses for this study were partially supported and provide support for the adverse impacts marginalized students face while possessing multiple marginalized identities. While there were significant group differences found between the VSI+CSI and VSI Only groups, a major finding in this study was the lack of significant differences found between the VSI+CSI and CSI Only groups when comparing rates of student experiences of discrimination, levels of stress, feelings of belonging, social support, coping strategies, or intent to leave the university before attaining their degree. These results showcase that concealable stigmatized identities may have a greater adverse effect on multi-marginalized individuals than that of visible stigmatized identities. 2020 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1613751067382023 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1613751067382023 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center.
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topic Psychology
diversity
stigma
concealable identities
intersectionality
spellingShingle Psychology
diversity
stigma
concealable identities
intersectionality
Vason, Tyra C.
Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities
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title Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities
title_short Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities
title_full Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities
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title_full_unstemmed Multiple Jeopardy: Exploring the Implications of Students Possessing Multiple Visible & Concealable Stigmatized Identities
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