Advisor

Johnson, Brian

Committee Member

Parnell, Kenneth

Committee Member

Vauchan, Angela

Committee Member

Dunn, Thomas

Department

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences; Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology

Institution

University of Northern Colorado

Type of Resources

Text

Place of Publication

Greeley, (Colo.)

Publisher

University of Northern Colorado

Date Created

8-2022

Extent

161 pages

Digital Origin

Born digital

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.

Degree type

PhD

Degree Name

Doctoral

Local Identifiers

Pickenpaugh_unco_0161D_11028.pdf

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Copyright is held by the author.

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