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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Psychology
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- Abstract:
- The present study aimed to explore several factors that predict psychological help-seeking attitudes and behaviors among a sample of Hungarian and American college students. The aims of the research were to examine the different attitudes towards mental illness and modes of treatment held by Hungarian and American students, and to compare the two groups on different variables affecting those attitudes. Cultural values were measured by scores from the following: Vertical Horizontal Individualism-Collectivism Scale (VHIC), Community Attitudes Toward Mental illness (CAMI), Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale-Short Form (ATSPPH-SF), and a demographic questionnaire which included a question on psychotropic medications. The four completely anonymous surveys were distributed to 292 college students through their universities' online systems in Budapest, Hungary and Miami, USA. In order to accurately measure participants stigmatizing behavior and help-seeking attitudes in Hungary, Hungarian translations were provided. It was hypothesized that: a) Hungarian students would be significantly more collectivistic than American students, b) Hungarians would have significantly more stigma toward mental illness and mental health treatment compared to American students, c) have significantly less positive attitudes regarding seeking psychological help compared to American students, and d) Hungarians would significantly disapprove of psychotropic medications compared to Americans. The Individualist-Collectivist framework was applied as a possible explanatory paradigm that could account for differing attitudes toward mental illness stigma. Statistical analysis of the data revealed: 1) Hungarians were significantly more individualistic than the Americans contrary to prediction, 2) Hungarians had significantly higher levels of mental health stigma compared to Americans as predicted, 3 )Hungarians had significantly more positive attitudes toward seeking psychological help, contrary to prediction, 4) Hungarians significantly approved of psychotropic medications compared to Americans, contrary to prediction. Limitations of the research were discussed. Findings have implications for mental health planning in Hungary.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2020.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-44).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Szandra Kormendi. 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 K67 2020_KormendiSzandra ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC451.4.S7 K67 2020 ( lcc )
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