Asian Australian acculturation and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help
Hamid, Permata Dewi Simmonds, Janette Graetz Bowles, Terence Victor
Hamid, Permata Dewi
Simmonds, Janette Graetz
Bowles, Terence Victor
Abstract
Research with 112 Asian Australian university students found that adherence to Asian cultural values inversely predicted attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Students completed demographic questions, the Asian Values Scale, the Suinn – Lew Asian Self-Identity Scale, (which is a measure of acculturation), and the Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale. There was a significant positive relationship between the Asian Australian students' level of behavioural acculturation and their attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Significant differences were found between male and female participants in their attitudes, with female participants indicating greater willingness to seek help. Results also demonstrated a significant difference in gender on acculturation level as well as a significant difference in generational status and acculturation level.
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Date
2009
Type
Journal article
Journal
Australian Journal of Psychology
Book
Volume
61
Issue
2
Page Range
69-76