Title
The Role of Pereceived Racial Discrimination On Help-Seeking Intention And Psychological Distress
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
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.