"Age and Disclosure of Medical, Mental Health, and Learning Differences to Faculty" by Erin Woodhead

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Age and Disclosure of Medical, Mental Health, and Learning Differences to Faculty

Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

Erin Woodhead, San Jose State University
Jessilyn Froelich, San Jose State University
Kristina Spink, California State University, East Bay
Sara Smith, University of South Florida
Christina Chin-Newman, California State University, East Bay

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Publication Date

1-1-2022

Document Type

Article

DOI

10.1080/19496591.2021.1902818

Abstract

This study compares experiences of traditional-aged college students (≤ 24) to nontraditional-aged students (≥ 25) in disclosing medical and mental health problems or learning differences to faculty. Two studies representing qualitative (Study 1; n = 39) and quantitative (Study 2; n = 190) data were collected from participants attending two different 4-year public universities. Nontraditional-aged students used the strategy of practical focus/obtaining resources more frequently (35.48% vs. 0%) and reported more positive experiences disclosing to faculty than traditional-aged students.

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California State University

Citation Information

Erin Woodhead, Jessilyn Froelich, Kristina Spink, Sara Smith, et al.. "Age and Disclosure of Medical, Mental Health, and Learning Differences to Faculty" Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice Vol. 59 Iss. 1 (2022) p. 73 - 86
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/erin_woodhead/46/