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Emotional openness as a predictor of college students' attitudes toward seeking psychological help.

Komiya, Noboru, Good, Glenn E., Sherrod, Nancy B.·2000·Journal of Counseling Psychology

Abstract

Fear of emotions is hypothesized to be a primary reason for individuals' negative attitudes toward seeking psychological treatment. This study examined the effects of emotional openness and other potential predictors of attitudes toward seeking psychological help in a sample of 311 college students. Results of simultaneous multiple regression analyses indicated that gender (male), perception of stigma, discomfort with emotions, and lower psychological distress accounted for 25% of variance in attitudes toward seeking psychological help. The implications of the findings and recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of public education efforts are discussed.

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Authors
Komiya, N., Good, G. E., & Sherrod, N. B.
Affiliations
University of Missouri (US)
Venue
Journal of Counseling Psychology
Published
2000-01
Volume
47
Issue
1
Pages
138-143
ISSN
  • 0022-0167 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-2168
OpenAlex
W2048420123
Cited by
766
References
60
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Counseling Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender Roles and Identity Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychology and Mental Health
Keywords
emotional openness, help-seeking attitudes, fear of emotions, perceived stigma, psychological distress, gender differences, university students, mental health help-seeking

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