Attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help: What really counts for United Arab Emirates university students?

被引：70

作者：

Al-Darmaki, FR ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] United Arab Emirates Univ, Dept Psychol, Al Ain, U Arab Emirates

来源：

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND PERSONALITY | 2003年 / 31卷 / 05期

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D O I：

10.2224/sbp.2003.31.5.497

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

The major focus of this study was to examine attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help in relation to some demographic variables, self-esteem, and depression. Three hundred and fifty undergraduate students enrolled at UAE University completed measures of attitudes toward seeking professional help (ASPPH), self-esteem, and depression. Demographic information was also obtained. Factor analysis of the ASPPH scale revealed three moderately internally consistent factors: 1) Confidence in Professional Help Providers, 2) Stigma Tolerance, and 3) Interpersonal Openness. Participants who were in senior years and in art-related majors showed more tolerance to stigma and more confidence in psychological help providers. High self-esteem and low depression correlated significantly with confidence in psychological help providers and stigma tolerance. Findings are discussed in the light of previous studies and the UAE culture.

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页码：497 / 508

页数：12

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