The application of the theory of planned behavior to help-seeking intention in a Chinese society.
In: Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology, Jg. 49 (2014-09-01), Heft 9, S. 1501-1515
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Purpose: This study tested the efficacy of Ajzen's theory of planned behavior (TPB) in explaining intention to seek mental health services and compared the traditional TPB model with a TPB partial mediation model. It also aimed to understand factors related to intention to seek mental health services in Macao to inform local policies. Method: The present study consisted of two phases: (a) a pilot study to develop belief-based measures used in the main study, and (b) a cross-sectional study to investigate the application of TPB in understanding help-seeking intention. In the main study, 337 Macao residents (age range 18-65) participated in a survey conducted in the community. Results: The TPB partial mediation model was better than the traditional TPB model in explaining help-seeking intention in Macao. The model also suggested that attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control were all significant predictors of help-seeking intention. However, symptom severity, prior help-seeking, and gender did not significantly directly predict help-seeking intention. Conclusion: Preference for the TPB partial mediation model may be culturally relevant. The implications of the findings are discussed in relation to the salient beliefs about help-seeking. Limitations and recommendations for future research are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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The application of the theory of planned behavior to help-seeking intention in a Chinese society.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Mak, Hio ; Davis, J. |
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Zeitschrift: | Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology, Jg. 49 (2014-09-01), Heft 9, S. 1501-1515 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2014 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0933-7954 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1007/s00127-013-0792-x |
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