The relationship between mental health literacy and psychological support-seeking attitudes in Syrian immigrant students
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Syrian immigrant students show moderate mental health literacy and positive attitudes toward seeking psychological support. Increasing mental health literacy can enhance these attitudes, fostering better mental well-being.
Area Of Science
- Psychology
- Immigrant Health
- Mental Health Literacy
Background
- Syrian immigrant university students face unique challenges impacting mental health.
- Understanding mental health literacy (MHL) is crucial for this demographic.
Purpose Of The Study
- To examine the relationship between mental health literacy and psychological support-seeking attitudes.
- To assess MHL and support-seeking attitudes in Syrian immigrant university students.
Main Methods
- A sample of 326 Syrian immigrant students was surveyed.
- Data collected using Descriptive Questions, Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS), and Attitude Scale toward Receiving Professional Psychological Support-Short Form (ATSPPH-SF).
Main Results
- A moderate positive correlation (r=0.514) was found between MHL and psychological support-seeking attitudes.
- Increased knowledge positively influenced attitudes, with belief-oriented dimensions showing a significant effect (B=0.918).
- Belief-based approaches positively affect attitudes but have a limited effect compared to information-oriented dimensions.
Conclusions
- Syrian immigrant students exhibit moderate MHL and positive attitudes toward seeking psychological support.
- A significant positive relationship exists between MHL and willingness to seek support.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing MHL can improve attitudes towards psychological support in this population.
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