First Advisor
Johnson, Brian
Document Type
Dissertation
Date Created
8-2022
Abstract
Based on their experiences of perceived discrimination, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) college students should theoretically be in higher need of mental health care services as perceived discrimination often increases psychological distress. However, there is a documented disparity in the utilization of services. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) suggests that those with higher levels of psychological distress should be more likely to seek services. This study analyzed the relationship between race, psychological distress, and perceived racial discrimination as predictors of help-seeking intention, specifically, with the hopes of understanding the potential moderating role perceived racial discrimination plays between psychological distress and help-seeking intention and how that role might differ across racial groups. A sample of 186 college student participants was used to address these questions. Though no significant findings were discovered, possible explanations for this and directions for future research are discussed.
Extent
161 pages
Local Identifiers
Pickenpaugh_unco_0161D_11028.pdf
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Recommended Citation
Pickenpaugh, Emili Noel, "The Role of Pereceived Racial Discrimination On Help-Seeking Intention And Psychological Distress" (2022). Dissertations. 850.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/dissertations/850