Factors affecting intention to access psychological services amongst British Muslims of South Asian origin
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The aim of this study was to examine factors that affect intention to access psychological services in a sample of British Muslims of South Asian origin. It was hypothesised that the level of shame/izzat associated with mental health would predict intention to access services when controlling for other, more established, predictors. Ninety-four participants were recruited from community UK centres and online sources. Results indicated that shame/izzat and biological beliefs predicted lesser intent to access psychological services, whereas higher levels of acculturation and education predicted greater intention. Further analyses suggested differences between people that had migrated to Britain and those born in the United Kingdom. Higher education levels predicted greater intention for all participants. However, shame/izzat and duration of habitation in Britain were significant predictors for migrant participants, whereas acculturation predicted intent for those that were born in the country. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
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In some extended and modified models of the TPB, variables such as adherence to Asian values, shame/izzat, and a Strong Black Woman ideal were included and were shown to significantly predict help-seeking intentions.
“In some extended and modified models of the TPB, variables such as adherence to Asian values, shame/izzat, and a Strong Black Woman ideal were included and were shown to significantly predict help-seeking intentions [22, 47, 72].”
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- Authors
- Pilkington, A., Msetfi, R. M., & Watson, R.
- Affiliations
- Lancaster University (GB)
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Pilkington, Aneela
- Venue
- Mental Health, Religion & Culture
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2011-02-23
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1-22
- ISSN
- 1367-4676 (ISSN-L)
- 1469-9737
- OpenAlex
- W2062698019
- Cited by
- 52
- References
- 65
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- FWCI
- 3.90
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Mental Health Religion & Culture (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
- Keywords
- help-seeking intentions, British Muslims, South Asian immigrants, shame, izzat, mental health stigma, acculturation, religious beliefs, duration of residence
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