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Psychosocial Factors Associated with Help-Seeking Intention Among Adults in Rural Japan.

Shinya Takeda1, Maki Ota1, Yuki Fujii2

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Tottori University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Yonago 683-8503, Japan.

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Rural adults

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Understanding psychosocial factors is crucial for rural mental health support.
  • Social isolation is a significant concern in rural communities.
  • This study focuses on help-seeking intention in rural Japan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify psychosocial factors influencing help-seeking intention in rural adults.
  • To inform the development of targeted community-based support systems.
  • To address barriers to seeking help in underserved populations.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 448 adults in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
  • Key measures included help-seeking intention, social climate, intrapersonal factors, and resources.
  • Hierarchical logistic regression analyzed the association between psychosocial variables and help-seeking intention.

Main Results:

  • Positive associations found for tolerance of burdening others, perceived usefulness, childhood help-seeking, social connection spaces, and belief in listening.
  • Willingness to persist in help-seeking also increased intention.
  • Subjective isolation and lack of knowledge on how to seek support decreased intention.

Conclusions:

  • Help-seeking intention in rural adults is linked to a complex interplay of psychosocial factors.
  • Addressing perceived burdens, fostering social connections, and improving help-seeking skills are vital.
  • Interventions should consider individual beliefs, past experiences, and social support networks.