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ERIC Number: EJ1384956
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
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Measuring the Prevalence of Psychological Symptoms and the Predictors Associated with Seeking Counseling and Psychological Help among University Students
Al Hadid, Lourance A.; Al-Rajabi, Omaymah; Al Barmawi, Marwa; Alhadidi, Majdi; Jaradat, Ahlam M.
Journal of American College Health, v71 n2 p389-395 2023
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of psychological symptoms (PS) among university students and the predictors associated with seeking counseling and psychological help among students. Participants: A total of 663 students from three Jordanian universities participated in this study. Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational design was applied. Participants reported on the Attitude toward Seeking Professional Help Scale and the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-21. Results: Students reported higher mean scores on the symptom checklist and had a poor attitude toward seeking counseling with low confidence in the counseling services. PS predicted that less than 7% of students would seek counseling with no difference among all age groups, gender, or specializations. Conclusion: High prevalence and low confidence influenced students' behavior toward seeking counseling and psychological help. There is a need to incorporate topics explaining the importance of counseling into different university courses, while emphasizing that it is neither stigmatizing nor shameful to seek professional help.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jordan
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Hopkins Symptom Checklist
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