The Role of Fraternity/Sorority Affiliation in Supporting College Student Mental Health and Wellness

Authors

Meghan M. Grace, Plaid, LLC.
Amanda E. Assalone, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Hannah M. Johnson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Britta L. Svoboda, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
J. Patrick Biddix, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Publication Date

10-11-2022

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25774/0jr1-t352

First Page

19

Last Page

33

Abstract

Mental health is a growing concern in the United States, even more exacerbated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health among youth and young adult populations has also received attention in recent years. However, prior research suggests a higher sense of social support among active members of the fraternity/sorority community is associated with lower depression levels. The extent to which fraternity/sorority involvement helps address mental health among members is theorized but not demonstrated in the research. Using large-scale data, this study examined mental health experiences and behaviors of the fraternity/ sorority community and compared results with unaffiliated students. Findings suggest students in the fraternity/sorority community report higher levels of positive mental health.

Recommended Citation

Grace, Meghan M.; Assalone, Amanda E.; Johnson, Hannah M.; Svoboda, Britta L.; and Biddix, J. Patrick (2022) "The Role of Fraternity/Sorority Affiliation in Supporting College Student Mental Health and Wellness," Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice: Vol. 17: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25774/0jr1-t352
Available at: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/oracle/vol17/iss2/4