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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- The present study addressed the effect of culture on attitudes towards taking psychotropic medication, and the willingness to take these medications. Four surveys were distributed to college students and others through the university online system and two major social media websites, Facebook and Twitter. The current study consisted of 228 adult participants, 182 women and 46 men, over the age of 18 years, of: Caucasian-American, African American/Caribbean, and Hispanic-American/Latino descent. A demographic questionnaire was administered for descriptive measures. Attitudes towards psychotropic medications were measured using the Drug Attitude Inventory-30 (DAI-30) (UKPPG, 2006) and a Medication Questionnaire was created for the purpose of this study. Participants’ identification with Individualism or Collectivism was measured using the Individualism/Collectivism Scale (House et. al, 2004). A 2x3 ANOVA and post-hoc t-tests were used to analyze the relationship between the variables. The results of the study supported the hypothesis that culture affects attitudes towards taking psychotropic medication, as well as willingness to take these medications. The findings of the study are relevant because they established that there is a relationship between different cultures and differing attitudes towards taking medication in general, and taking psychotropic medication in particular. This information will be helpful in determining differing treatment planning for individuals from diverse cultures.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2016.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-87).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Dylan Rosenberg. 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:
- RC483.R67 2016_RosenbergDylan ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC483.R67 2016 ( lcc )
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