Predicting help-seeking intentions in Caribbean students : an application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Material Information

Title:
Predicting help-seeking intentions in Caribbean students : an application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Series Title:
Barry University Theses -- College of Arts and Sciences – Psychology
Creator:
Ally, Shaun J.
Place of Publication:
Miami, Fla.
Publisher:
Barry University
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Physical Description:
36 leaves : ills. ; 28 cm

Thesis/Dissertation Information

Degree Disciplines:
Psychology

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
College students -- Mental health services ( lcsh )
Minority college students ( lcsh )
Stress (Psychology) ( lcsh )
Mental health ( lcsh )
Genre:
Academic theses ( lcsh )

Notes

Abstract:
The current study provided a model to predict help-seeking behavioral intentions among the English-speaking Caribbean population. As per Ajzen’s (1991) theory of planned behavior (TPB), exploring help-seeking intentions may clarify the determinants of help seeking behavior. Sixty-four college students (41 women) of Caribbean decent completed an anonymous survey measuring one’s attitude toward seeking professional psychological help, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control over seeking formal services. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that the TPB variables successfully predicted one’s intention to seek professional help. Interventions that target changing the negative attitudes held toward seeking professional help may result in attaining greater access to this population.
Thesis:
Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2008.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 29-31).

Record Information

Source Institution:
Barry University
Holding Location:
Barry University Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
Copyright Shaun J. Ally. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
Resource Identifier:
RC451.4.S7 A55 2008_AllyShaun ( BU-Local )
Classification:
RC451.4.S7 A55 2008 ( lcc )

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