Emporia State McNair Scholars Research Forum

This McNair project proposes to uncover instances of Classism through its multifaceted relationship between discrimination, bias, and socioeconomic disparities that may impact soldiers’ mental health and well-being in Fort Riley, KS. Through an integrated analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, the study intends to offer actionable recommendations for promoting inclusivity, resilience, and positive mental health outcomes among active-duty service members regardless of their socioeconomic background. A questionnaire will be conducted and applied to participants within the Fort Riley, KS military community.