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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
Notes
- Abstract:
- This study was aimed at measuring the influence of the cultural variables of individualism versus collectivism and their effects on mental health stigma and attitudes toward seeking mental health treatment for Saudi versus American college students in the United States. A total of 287 participants (141 Saudi students, 146 American students) completed five online anonymously self-report questionnaires: a demographic questionnaire, Horizontal and Vertical Individualism and Collectivism Scale (VHIC), Self-Stigma of Seeking Help Scale (SSOSH; Vogel et al., 2006), Perceived Devaluation-Discrimination Scale (PDD; Link, 1987), Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale (short form) (ATSPPH-S; Fischer & Farina, 1995). It was hypothesized that Saudi students would be significantly more collectivistic than American students, and the Saudi students would have significantly more self-stigma and public stigma regarding mental health treatment compared to American students. Cultural theory (Triandis, 1988) was applied to conceptualize the findings and provide insight for further research and implications for clinicians and policy makers. The results indicated that Saudi students were significantly more collectivistic than American students. The results also indicated that Saudi students had significantly higher levels of self-stigma regarding mental health treatment versus American students. A third analysis revealed that Saudi students had significantly lower levels of public stigma compared to American students. Analysis also revealed that Saudis had equally positive attitudes regarding seeking psychological help versus American students. The findings also indicated a significant positive correlation between self-stigma and seeking psychological treatment for Saudi students. Limitations of the research were discussed, as well as, the need for future research with Muslims regarding mental health issues and treatment.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2017.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 60-74).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Duaa Ashoor. 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 A74 2017_AshoorDuaa ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC451.4.S7 A74 2017 ( lcc )
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