Factors Associated with Physical and Mental Health in a Sample of Queer and Heterosexual MSW Students

Queer MSW students experience disproportionate burdens in both physical and mental health. These results underscore the importance of trauma-informed, identity-affirming supports in graduate social work education to address disparities and promote student well-being.

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Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work
Published
2025-11-13
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https://doi.org/10.1080/26408066.2025.2587091
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Social Work Education and Practice
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Factors Associated with Physical and Mental Health in a Sample of Queer and Heterosexual MSW Students

Nathan H. Perkins, Jennifer A. Shadik, Kimberly A. Dressman
Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work
Social Work Education and Practice
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Factors Associated with Physical and Mental Health in a Sample of Queer and Heterosexual MSW Students

Nathan H. Perkins, Jennifer A. Shadik, Kimberly A. Dressman
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Abstract

Queer MSW students experience disproportionate burdens in both physical and mental health. These results underscore the importance of trauma-informed, identity-affirming supports in graduate social work education to address disparities and promote student well-being.

Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work
Loyola University Chicago (US), Xavier University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Social Work Education and Practice
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