Determinants of Psychological Help-Seeking Intentions of University Students in Ghana

被引：20

作者：

Andoh–Arthur J. ^{[1
,2
]}

Oppong Asante K. ^{[3
]}

Osafo J. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Faculty of Health and Social Science, Sør- Trøndelag University College (HiST), Trondheim

[2] Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Legon

[3] Discipline of Psychology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus, Durban

来源：

International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling | 2015年 / 37卷 / 4期

关键词：

Ghana; Help-seeking intention; Mental health; Social support; Stigma; University students;

D O I：

10.1007/s10447-015-9247-2

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摘要：

Non-utilization of mental health resources is a well-documented problem among adolescents and young adults. However, little is known about the psychological help-seeking intentions of young adults in Ghana. The aim of this study was to examine the predictors of psychological help-seeking intentions among university students in Accra, Ghana (N = 270). Using a cross-sectional survey, data was collected using standardised questionnaires (Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale [ATSPPH], Self-Stigma of Seeking Help [SSOSH], Social Stigma of Receiving Psychological Help Scale [SSRPH] and Perceived Social Support [MSPSS]) from students in a public university on the determinants of intentions of seeking psychological help. Data was analyzed using standard multiple regression. Results indicated that for this population, the intention of seeking psychological help was moderate, but varied according to the year of study. Out of the four (4) predictors, ATSPPH, SSOSH and Perceived Social Support significantly predicted intentions to seeking psychological help. Key findings and practical implications for research and psychological interventions are discussed. © 2015, Springer Science+Business Media New York.

引用

页码：330 / 345

页数：15

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