{"title":"Active shooter training in university settings: a call for disability inclusive protocols.","authors":"Sarah B Maness, Fabián Arroyo, Justin Haegele","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2653840","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2653840","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In a climate where fear of on campus shootings is high, universities often provide active shooter training. However, these trainings are often inherently ableist and largely ignore the needs of disabled people. Many universities offer these trainings under the umbrella of \"Run, Hide, Fight.\" The foundational steps of the training imply elements of individual physical ability and does not directly indicate actions to be taken by disabled individuals. The purpose of this commentary is to describe current active shooter training practices in higher education and call for revised protocols that are inclusive of disabled people.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2205-2207"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147772156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katharine Vallerand, Tavis J Glassman, April Demers, Jamie Dowling, Gerald R Natal
{"title":"Sexual health and campus climate for LGBTQ+ college students.","authors":"Katharine Vallerand, Tavis J Glassman, April Demers, Jamie Dowling, Gerald R Natal","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2660178","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2660178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> LGBTQ+ college students experience disproportionate barriers to sexual health support. Researchers investigated how campus information, healthcare resources, and institutional climate influence their sexual health. <b>Participants:</b> Twenty-three LGBTQ+ undergraduates (ages 18-24) at a Midwestern university, reflecting diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity. <b>Methods:</b> Individual interviews were conducted using a semi-structured guide based on the World Health Organization's definition of sexual health. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, informed by queer theory. <b>Results:</b> Students reported open conversations about sexual health, readily available resources, and LGBTQ+ visibility as factors that facilitate positive sexual health. However, sexual health was hindered by the lack of inclusive information, limited access to culturally competent healthcare providers, structural barriers, and experiences of performative allyship and microaggressions. <b>Conclusions:</b> Although universities offer meaningful support, they frequently fail to provide the comprehensive resources and welcoming campus culture that LGBTQ+ students need to achieve and maintain optimal sexual health.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2297-2305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147771906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Loneliness and belonging between fraternity or sorority affiliated and unaffiliated college students in the United States.","authors":"Brandy Reeves-Doyle, Kayleigh Gregory, Olutosin Sanyaolu","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2654690","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2654690","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>: Mental health has become increasingly important on college campuses, with loneliness and belonging playing critical roles. Loneliness can negatively impact academic performance and overall well-being, while a strong sense of belonging has been associated with resilience and success. Greek affiliation often provides a community that fosters connection, shared identity, and support; factors that can impact loneliness and belonging. This study explored the differences in loneliness and belonging for Greek-affiliated and unaffiliated students, examining differences for gender, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity by Greek affiliation status. <b>Methods</b>: The researchers analyzed the Spring 2023 National College Health Assessment using Chi-square analyses. <b>Results</b>: Overall, 50.8% of students screened positive for loneliness, and 88.3% reported a sense of belonging. Greek-affiliated students had significantly lower levels of loneliness and higher levels of belonging. Other results are discussed. <b>Conclusions</b>: Greek affiliation may serve as a protective factor against loneliness and enhance belonging across several demographic groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2270-2280"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147771812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephen L P Lippi, Stephanie M Witherell, Tyler L Minnigh, Sarah K Lipson
{"title":"Exploring associations between sexual orientation, substance use, loneliness, and sense of belonging in a large college sample.","authors":"Stephen L P Lippi, Stephanie M Witherell, Tyler L Minnigh, Sarah K Lipson","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2678238","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2678238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>: We examined illicit substance use (including and excluding marijuana), mental health, alcohol consumption, and binge-drinking among postsecondary institution students, by sexual orientation. <b>Participants</b>: Students that completed the 2022-2023 Healthy Minds Study (<i>N</i> = 76,406), with complete demographic, substance use, and mental health responses. <b>Methods</b>: Weighted logistic regression models assessed the relationship between sexual orientation and substance use and mental health. <b>Results</b>: Positive mental health and a sense of belonging were protective against past 30-day substance use reporting (excluding marijuana), but the same protection was not seen in past two-week alcohol consumption and binge-drinking behavior. Respondents older than 20 years old had significantly lower odds of binge-drinking. <b>Conclusions</b>: Campuses should continue devoting appropriate resources to programming geared toward underage students for the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption. Additional strategies bolstering students' sense of belonging on campuses may also be protective against students' use of illicit substances.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2496-2509"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148138133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Dephoure, K Kyone, A Duffy, W Pickett, K Pankow, M Li, D Rivera, A Lyon, N King
{"title":"Associations between modifiable lifestyle choices and academic performance over the first year of university: A longitudinal cohort study.","authors":"E Dephoure, K Kyone, A Duffy, W Pickett, K Pankow, M Li, D Rivera, A Lyon, N King","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2673430","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2673430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To examine associations between lifestyle choices and academic performance, considering differences by gender and the potential influence of psychopathology. <b>Participants:</b> 1,447 first-year Canadian undergraduates. <b>Methods:</b> Exposures from the Fall 2021 U-Flourish survey included substance use, exercise, sleep, self-care, and screen time. Multivariable linear regressions estimated associations between exposures and cumulative GPA at year-end. <b>Results:</b> Males more commonly reported weekly binge drinking (17.7 <i>vs.</i> 12.2%, <i>p</i> = 0.01) and ≥7 h/day of leisure screen time (19.1 <i>vs.</i> 14.7%, <i>p</i> = 0.05), while females more commonly reported smoking tobacco/vaping in the past month (29.2 <i>vs.</i> 22.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.01). Poor sleep, daily smoking, and leisure screen time were independently associated with a lower average GPA. Multiple unhealthy lifestyle choices showed a dose-response association with lower GPA, particularly among females; adjustment for depressive symptoms partially attenuated these associations. <b>Conclusion:</b> Clustering of unhealthy lifestyle choices cumulatively undermines academic performance, underscoring the need for proactive, integrated health promotion targeting undergraduates.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2432-2445"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148217768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lindsay M Bevers, Brooke Y Redmond, Michael J Zvolensky, Justin M Shepherd
{"title":"Racial trauma with maladaptive eating and related cognitions in Black American college students with a history of trauma exposure.","authors":"Lindsay M Bevers, Brooke Y Redmond, Michael J Zvolensky, Justin M Shepherd","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2673426","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2673426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> The present study examined racial trauma in relation to emotional, external, and restrained eating behavior and related cognitions among Black college students, an at-risk population for chronic and severe trauma exposure, including racial trauma, and its clinical sequelae. <b>Participants:</b> 65 Black college students with a history of trauma exposure (90.8% female; <i>M<sub>age</sub></i> = 20.54, <i>SD</i> = 2.49; age range = 18-27) participated. <b>Methods:</b> The current study is a secondary analysis of a larger study and used linear hierarchical regressions to examine the unique impact of racial trauma upon eating behavior and related cognitions. <b>Results:</b> In adjusted models that included age, sex, body mass index, and trauma load, greater levels of racial trauma were positively related to increased emotional and restrained eating. <b>Conclusions:</b> Findings suggest racial trauma may be associated with increased engagement in emotional and restrained eating behavior and related cognitions in Black college students with a trauma history.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2219-2224"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148138121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Madeline Fabiano, Aislin R Mushquash, John K Gotwals, Erin S Pearson
{"title":"The SHINE (Supporting Her In Navigating exercise) program: an experimental study examining mentorship as an exercise promotion tool for undergraduates.","authors":"Madeline Fabiano, Aislin R Mushquash, John K Gotwals, Erin S Pearson","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2673428","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2673428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Many undergraduate women (UW) engaged in less exercise during the pandemic due to low support and confidence. This 6-week peer-mentorship program (PMP), based on Self-Determination Theory, tested whether mentor pairing improved motivation, well-being, and exercise engagement. <b>Method:</b> Canadian UW were randomized to intervention or control groups. All received a campus tour, exercise guide, and encouragement to exercise triweekly; trained student mentors provided intervention participant support. Validated surveys measured psychological outcomes and involvement experiences were assessed qualitatively. <b>Results:</b> Data for 26 UW were analyzed. Interaction effects were observed for the PMP autonomy and competence, while relatedness, external, identified, and integrated regulation, depression, anxiety, and stress improved across time. Qualitatively, between-group differences were observed as participants with mentors valued their support, while those without expressed a desire for more peer mentorship. <b>Conclusion:</b> The PMP enhanced comfort and skills, key drivers of motivation, underscoring the importance of empowering participants to sustain engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2408-2422"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147987659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sex trading and sexual exploitation at a private midwestern university.","authors":"Jill Stephens Fleisher, Leni Doehrmann, Leo Cook","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2655421","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2655421","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> While there is a burgeoning literature on sex trading amongst public university students, there has been a dearth of research conducted at private universities. <b>Participants:</b> We investigated sex trading and sexual exploitation on the population of all undergraduate and graduate students (N= 504) at a private university. <b>Method:</b> We conducted an online survey. <b>Results:</b> 7% had participated in non-coerced sex trading and 16% had experienced coercive sexual exploitation. LGBTQ+ status, alcohol, drugs, food insecurity, housing insecurity and exposure to sex trade recruitment were positively correlated with sex trading. Women, LGBTQ+, and international students were more likely to have experienced sexual exploitation than other students. Alcohol, drugs, food insecurity, housing insecurity, exposure to sex trade recruitment, and participation in sex trading were positively correlated with sexual exploitation. <b>Conclusions:</b> Students would benefit from improved awareness of sex trading and sexual exploitation as well as enhanced resources on and off campus.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2281-2289"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147771910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partisan divides in belief: Perpetrator gender and male rape myth endorsement among U.S. university students.","authors":"Michael A Hansen, John C Navarro","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2663297","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2663297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>: This study examines endorsement of male rape myths among U.S. undergraduates, varying perpetrator gender, and assessing differences by respondent gender, race, and partisanship. <b>Participants</b>: Roughly 945 U.S. undergraduates. <b>Materials and methods</b>: Using survey data, we assess attitudes toward victim blame, the need for counseling, and the perceived impossibility of male sexual victimization. <b>Results</b>: Respondents generally reject male rape myths, but endorsement increases when the perpetrator is a woman, especially those implying the victim could have prevented the assault or does not require counseling. Women are more likely than men to reject myths, with gender gaps widening when the perpetrator is a woman. Racial differences are modest but consistent, with Black respondents showing somewhat higher myth acceptance, particularly those related to blame and legitimacy of male sexual victimization. Republicans were significantly more likely than Democrats to endorse male rape myths across perpetrator scenarios. <b>Discussion</b>: Results suggest that gendered, racialized, and partisan worldviews shape male rape myths.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2316-2327"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147838199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cynthia Yursun Yoon, Ogechi ObiObasi, Soo Jin Lee, Craig Johnston
{"title":"Perceived stress, stress management, and unmanaged stress: Associations with disordered eating behaviors and intuitive eating among first- and continuing-generation college students.","authors":"Cynthia Yursun Yoon, Ogechi ObiObasi, Soo Jin Lee, Craig Johnston","doi":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2678240","DOIUrl":"10.1080/07448481.2026.2678240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective</b>: Examine associations of stress indicators with disordered eating attitudes and behaviors (DEABs) and intuitive eating (IE), and whether these differ between first-generation (FGCS) and continuing-generation college students (CGCS). <b>Participants:</b> College students (<i>N</i> = 890; 41.6% FGCS). <b>Methods:</b> Generation-status-stratified modified Poisson regressions and linear regressions examined associations of perceived stress, stress management, and unmanaged stress with DEABs and IE. <b>Results:</b> Among FGCS, high perceived stress was associated with unhealthy weight control behaviors (PR = 1.33) and body weight/shape concerns (PR = 1.39); poor stress management was associated with binge-eating symptoms (PR = 1.39) and lower IE (β=-1.45); unmanaged stress was associated with binge eating (PR = 1.48) and lower IE (β=-1.11). Among CGCS, perceived stress, poor stress management, and unmanaged stress were associated with binge-eating symptoms (PRs = 1.45-1.68), and lower IE (β=-0.66 to -1.18). <b>Conclusions:</b> Associations between stress and eating behaviors suggested differences by college-going generation status. Future research is needed to clarify potential subgroup heterogeneity and underlying mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":14900,"journal":{"name":"Journal of American College Health","volume":" ","pages":"2522-2535"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148175843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}