Abstract
The roles of previous psychological service use and social network variables in beliefs about psychological services were examined with 184 college students. Having friends and family members who used psychological services, being female, and having used psychological services positively related with beliefs about psychological services. Socioracial differences in the effects of previous use of psychological services and social network variables on students' beliefs about psychological services were found. Suggestions for ways counselors can provide support to students are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 191-199 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Counseling and Development |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2012 |
Keywords
- beliefs about psychological services
- college students
- help-seeking behavior
- social network
- sociorace