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The Influence Of Acculturation On Mental Health And Attitudes Towards Seeking Mental Health Services In Iranian Immigrants
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Book Synopsis The Influence of Acculturation on Mental Health and Attitudes Towards Seeking Mental Health Services in Iranian Immigrants by : Audrey R. Hill-Lindsay
Download or read book The Influence of Acculturation on Mental Health and Attitudes Towards Seeking Mental Health Services in Iranian Immigrants written by Audrey R. Hill-Lindsay and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Acculturation and Mental Health Attitudes of Iranians in the United States by : Meisam Safdarzadeh Haghighi
Download or read book Acculturation and Mental Health Attitudes of Iranians in the United States written by Meisam Safdarzadeh Haghighi and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to investigate changes in the attitudes and willingness of Iranian immigrants towards seeking mental health help relative to the duration of their residence in the United States. Total of 87 adult first-generation Iranian immigrants in the U.S. who immigrated after age 15 were surveyed on acculturation, self-perceived bicultural competence, mental health attitudes, and the willingness to seek professional help for mental health concerns. Regressions and path analyses were conducted to examine the data. The results showed that level of adherence to mainstream American culture significantly predicted self-reported bicultural competence, while adherence to the Iranian culture was not a predictor. Additionally, all participants reported high degree of adherence to Iranian culture. Taken together, these findings suggest that for Iranians, bicultural competence is a function of the degree to which mainstream culture is incorporated into their cultural framework. The current sample also demonstrated a high level of willingness to seek help (i.e., M = 5.63, SD = 1.52 on a 7-point scale). Finally, mental health attitudes significantly predicted the willingness to seek help in all proposed models.
Book Synopsis Acculturation and attitudes toward seeking mental health services in Iranian-born Canadians by : Bahareh Tina Yazdanfar
Download or read book Acculturation and attitudes toward seeking mental health services in Iranian-born Canadians written by Bahareh Tina Yazdanfar and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Attitude of Female Iranians Toward Therapy Due to Acculturation by : Shirin Khanideh
Download or read book Attitude of Female Iranians Toward Therapy Due to Acculturation written by Shirin Khanideh and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attitudes of female Iranian immigrants toward mental health as a result of their level of acculturation. This was part of my doctoral project research at Massachusetts school of professional psychology. I choose this topic since I am an Iranian female who immigrated to the United States. I did a survey of Iranian immigrants giving them two different questionnaire. one was measuring their level of acculturation and one was their attitude towards mental health.
Book Synopsis Attitudes of Iranian Immigrants in the United States Toward Seeking Mental Health Services by : Shahla Gorovoy
Download or read book Attitudes of Iranian Immigrants in the United States Toward Seeking Mental Health Services written by Shahla Gorovoy and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Acculturation and Help-seeking Attitudes by : Isabel Lopez
Download or read book Acculturation and Help-seeking Attitudes written by Isabel Lopez and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acculturation, mental health literacy, and perceived barriers to care are aspects that influence help-seeking attitudes. Extensive literature reveals that increased acculturation influences positive attitudes toward formal mental health care. A growing body of literature examines mental health literacy as it relates to promoting help-seeking attitudes and actual behaviors. Additionally, addressing barriers to care is crucial in encouraging formal service use. The purposes of this study were to examine (1) the influences of acculturation, mental health literacy, and perceived barriers on help-seeking attitudes; and (2) how attitudes translate to formal and informal service use among diverse samples within the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiological Surveys (CPES) national dataset. Bivariate correlations revealed no significant relationship between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes. Findings demonstrated significant paths from mental health literacy and perceived barriers to help-seeking attitudes among the sample (N = 874). Limited mental health literacy and more perceived barriers related to more negative help-seeking attitudes. Furthermore, greater negative attitudes toward formal care was negatively related to endorsing formal service use. There was no significant path from attitudes to informal care. In response to the lack of a significant relationship between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes, a multigroup path model was conducted to examine differences among immigrant vs. US-born samples. Analyses revealed no significant differences between the two groups. Future studies may consider further exploring differences among immigrant and US-born samples in an effort to inform mental health practices aimed at improving service delivery among underserved communities.
Book Synopsis Attitudes Towards Seeking Mental Health Services Among International Migrants and U.S. Citizens by : Rhea Banerjee
Download or read book Attitudes Towards Seeking Mental Health Services Among International Migrants and U.S. Citizens written by Rhea Banerjee and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary objective of this quantitative study was to delve into the mental health help-seeking attitudes of 26-57 year-old international migrants living in the U.S. and experiencing psychological distress, and comparing their experiences with U.S. citizens, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus was on examining the dynamics between stigma, acculturation, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on help-seeking attitudes, in order to illuminate the challenges faced by international migrants and U.S. citizens in accessing mental health services. Key findings revealed a significant negative relationship between stigma and help-seeking attitudes, with the influence being more pronounced for international migrants. Acculturation was identified as a significant moderating factor. Alignment with U.S. culture mitigated the adverse effects of stigma, whereas a strong affiliation with one's native culture intensified it. In the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, while the stigma persisted as a barrier to seeking help, the moderation effect of pandemic-induced distress was minor, suggesting that increased distress does not necessarily drive individuals to overcome stigma's barriers. Furthermore, a detailed text analysis of participants' comments highlighted several challenges during the pandemic, including a pronounced sense of racial discrimination among international migrants. Amid the vast global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the results of this study serve as an important reminder of the intricate intersections of mental health, cultural identity, and barriers for help-seeking. Implications span from acknowledging stigma as a pivotal barrier to mental health help-seeking to the pressing need for culturally sensitive interventions. The research advocates for comprehensive, culturally attuned, and stigma-aware strategies, emphasizing the crucial role of policy frameworks, intervention designs, and ongoing research in bolstering mental health support across diverse populations during challenging times.
Book Synopsis The Effects of Acculturation and Religion on Portuguese-Americans' Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Mental Health Care by : Jesuina Belerique
Download or read book The Effects of Acculturation and Religion on Portuguese-Americans' Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Mental Health Care written by Jesuina Belerique and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current study investigated the Portuguese-Americans’ attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help (i.e., therapy) by evaluating their acculturation and religiosity level. Twenty-two male and 49 female first-generation (being born outside of the United States) or second-generation (being born in the United States) Portuguese-Americans participated in this study. Online surveys were completed by CSU, Stanislaus students and they received experimental credit for their participation. Participants who completed the surveys in person were community members recruited from a local Portuguese bakery or a Portuguese Catholic Church and they received a $5 gift card for their participation. Both online and in-person participants completed three surveys: Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help Short-Survey (ATSPPH-S) measured attitudes towards help-seeking, the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (SASH) measured the acculturation level of the Portuguese-American population, and the Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith (SCSORF) survey was used to measure the level of religiosity. It was hypothesized that Portuguese-Americans who reported higher levels of religiosity would have less favorable attitudes towards seeking therapy from a mental health professional as compared to those who were not as religious. It was also hypothesized that the generation level (first or second) would influence their attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help as it was associated with their level of acculturation. The researcher hypothesized that less acculturated (first-generation) Portuguese-Americans would have more negative attitudes towards seeking professional help compared to their (second-generation) who are more acculturated to the American culture. Analyses revealed that religiosity did not significantly impact attitudes towards seeking help. Results also revealed that second-generation Portuguese-Americans were more acculturated than first-generation Portuguese-Americans. Additionally, second-generation Portuguese-Americans had more favorable attitudes towards seeking professional psychological help compared to first-generation Portuguese-American.
Book Synopsis Acculturation and Its Effects on Help-seeking Attitudes Among Asian Indians by : Sarita Mohan
Download or read book Acculturation and Its Effects on Help-seeking Attitudes Among Asian Indians written by Sarita Mohan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a lack of research in the mental health field and on help-seeking regarding the Asian Indian population. Asian Indians are the third largest Asian subgroup in the United States; thus, it is important to understand their culture and lifestyle. Collectively, they are more likely to consult family and close friends rather than seek help from mental health professionals. Asian Indians may not choose to discuss these problems because they feel it is unnecessary, or it could bring shame to the family. The purpose of this study was to look at the effects of acculturation on the help-seeking attitudes of Asian Indian parents and caregivers when considering seeking help for their children. Inclusion criteria included parents and caregivers of children ages 7-17, who are 18 years of age or older, of Asian Indian ancestry, have resided in the U.S. for at least one year, and who have been the primary caregiver for at least 6 months. Measures used examined culture, acculturation, help-seeking attitudes, and some basic demographic information. The survey was available online as well as on paper to be returned to the researcher. A total of 89 participants, the majority of whom were mothers and well-educated, completed the survey. Participants were recruited at community events, at a temple in Houston, and through family members and friends by emailing the online link. Analyses of the data indicated that acculturation does not impact openness to seek mental health services, level of mental health stigma, and intentions to seek mental health services. It was also shown that openness and stigma do not mediate the relationship between acculturation and the intention to seek mental health services. Finally, the top sources of help indicated by the Asian Indians in this study are intimate partners, mental health professionals, and doctors or general practitioners. There were participants who had taken their children to see a professional before, but opinions varied regarding its helpfulness. It is hoped that this study will provide valuable information to inform mental health professionals about an understudied population and to continue to emphasize the importance of understanding diversity and what that means for school psychology and the mental health field.
Book Synopsis Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States by : Gordon C. Nagayama Hall
Download or read book Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States written by Gordon C. Nagayama Hall and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental and Behavioral Health of Immigrants in the United States reviews research on immigrant mental health, acculturation, and multicultural psychology. The book is divided into three sections: Section A addresses the geographic and social context of immigration, including how parents and children navigate the acculturation process, how different cultural orientations affect behavior, and research methods on acculturation. Sections B and C focus on mental health issues common to Latinx, Asian, and Arab/Middle Eastern immigrants, and then more broadly across immigrant groups. Included here are a focus on depression, anxiety, and somatization, as well as alcohol abuse, insomnia, and issues for LGBTQ+ individuals. Pre- and post-migration stressors are discussed, as well as the effects of prejudice and bias, the mental health effects of religion and spirituality, and managing the demands of both work and family. Contributors from psychology, education, and social work provide different perspectives and identify opportunities for future research. Summarizes research on mental health issues common to immigrants Identifies prevalence of mental disorders among ethnic minorities in the United States Examines the impact of group-based discrimination on mental health Explores the impact of acculturation on mental health Reviews mental health issues specific to Latinx, Asian, and Middle Eastern immigrants Covers alcohol abuse, sleep, and other disorders across immigrant groups
Book Synopsis The Acculturation of Iranian Immigrants in the United States and the Implications for Mental Health by : Shireen Ghaffarian
Download or read book The Acculturation of Iranian Immigrants in the United States and the Implications for Mental Health written by Shireen Ghaffarian and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Asian American Acculturation and Psychological Help-seeking Attitudes by : Roger Lin
Download or read book Asian American Acculturation and Psychological Help-seeking Attitudes written by Roger Lin and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite prevalence rates of mental illness comparable to other ethnic groups, the Asian American population underutilizes psychological services. In 2001, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made it their priority to work toward eliminating mental health disparities, reducing barriers, and improving access to mental health treatment. Unfortunately in 2012, Sue, Cheng, Saad, and Chu reported little progress in eliminating disparities in access to mental health services for the Asian American population. Their report concluded that the role of acculturation-related factors related to help-seeking attitudes requires further research. The current study used a meta-analytic methodology to investigate acculturation and enculturation-related factors that may be related with help-seeking attitudes. This meta-analytic approach is of particular significance, as the overall magnitude of the relationship between acculturation help-seeking attitudes has been inconsistent in existing research. This study examined the relationship of the predictor variables: acculturation and enculturation, with the outcome variable, help-seeking attitudes. Results indicated a minimal relationship between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes. Ethnic subgroup differences were identified which may account for the heterogeneity of the relationship between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes in prior research. Results also indicated a significant negative relationship between enculturation and help-seeking attitudes. The enculturation-related variables of stigma toward mental health, loss of face, and filial piety were negatively correlated with help-seeking attitudes. Enculturation did not moderate the relationship between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes suggesting a bilinear process of acculturation. Additionally, generational status was a significant predictor of help-seeking attitudes. These findings may prove to be important targets for outreach intervention efforts aimed at increasing psychological help-seeking attitudes among Asian Americans. Implications, limitations, and future directions for research are discussed. Keywords : Asian American, acculturation, enculturation, help-seeking attitudes.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families by : Nhi-ha Trinh
Download or read book Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families written by Nhi-ha Trinh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asian Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the United States. When Asian immigrants arrive in the United States, they regularly encounter a vast number of difficulties integrating themselves into their new culture. In Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families, distinguished researchers and clinicians discuss the process of acculturation for individuals and their families, addressing the mental health needs of Asian Americans and thoroughly examining the acculturative process, its common stressors, and characteristics associated with resiliency. This first-of-its-kind, multi-dimensional title synthesizes current acculturation research, while presenting those concepts within a clinical framework. In addition to providing an in-depth look at both past and present research and offering directions for future topics to explore, the book also offers a range of practical tools such as research scales to measure levels of acculturation, interview techniques, and clinical approaches for special populations including children, the elderly, and their families. Thought-provoking and informative, Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families will enhance the understanding of the clinical and sociocultural problems Asian Americans face, providing clinicians with all the necessary insights to better care for their patients.
Book Synopsis The Impact of Acculturation and Religiosity on Help-seeking Attitudes Toward Mental Health Among Muslim Arab Americans by :
Download or read book The Impact of Acculturation and Religiosity on Help-seeking Attitudes Toward Mental Health Among Muslim Arab Americans written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated the relationship of acculturation and religiosity on help-seeking attitudes toward mental health among Muslim Arab Americans. Religiosity was also examined as a moderator between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes toward mental health. One hundred thirty one Muslim Arab Americans residing in the United States completed a survey consisting of basic demographics, the Attitudes Toward Seeking Formal Mental Health Services Instrument (ATSFMHS) to measure help-seeking attitudes toward mental health, the Psychological Acculturation Scale (PAS) to measure acculturation level, and the Sahin-Francis Scale of Attitudes toward Islam to measure religiosity. This study tested three hypotheses using hierarchical multiple regression analysis to examine a) the main effect of acculturation level and help-seeking attitudes toward mental health, b) the main effect of religiosity level and help-seeking attitudes toward mental health, and c) the moderating effect of religiosity on the relationship between acculturation and help-seeking attitudes toward mental health. A bivariate correlations analysis was also conducted to assess the relationship between acculturation, religiosity, help-seeking attitudes and the main demographic variables, age and gender. Data did not support the research hypotheses in this study; acculturation and religiosity did not have a significant relationship on help-seeking attitudes toward mental health. Religiosity did not moderate the impact of acculturation on help-seeking attitudes. However, unexpected findings revealed that gender and age were shown to have significance in predicting help-seeking attitudes toward mental health. Furthermore, correlation analyses found that gender was correlated with help-seeking attitudes toward mental health, while age was correlated with both help-seeking attitudes and religiosity. Additionally, acculturation was correlated with religiosity. The implications for clinical practices and service providers are discussed and recommendations for future research are provided.
Book Synopsis Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health by : Gayle Y. Iwamasa
Download or read book Handbook of Multicultural Mental Health written by Gayle Y. Iwamasa and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters. This book was released on 2013-07-19 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chapter provides an overview of research on acculturation and mental health in multicultural individuals. The principle frameworks of acculturation are reviewed and distinctions are drawn between the acculturation experiences of immigrants and refugees. This chapter also highlights various methodological considerations relevant to the assessment of acculturation and reviews existing acculturation measures developed with Latinos, Asian Americans, African Americans, and American Indians. Research examining the relationships between acculturation and mental health with emphasis placed on Latino and Asian American populations are presented. This chapter concludes with recommendations for future acculturation research and underscores areas in need of additional empirical inquiry.
Book Synopsis Contemporary Clinical Practice with Asian Immigrants by : Irene Chung
Download or read book Contemporary Clinical Practice with Asian Immigrants written by Irene Chung and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many first and second generation Asian immigrants experience acculturation challenges to varying extents. These challenges, such as language barriers, racial discrimination, underemployment, the loss of support networks and changes in family role and structure, may exacerbate a myriad of mental health issues. In addition, their help-seeking behaviour, as shaped by a general adherence to a collectivistic worldview and indirect communication style, often creates challenges for the practitioners who are trained under a Western practice modality. Drawing on literature from English-speaking countries with sizeable Asian immigrant populations such as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom, this text is designed especially for clinicians and students working with Asian immigrant populations. It discusses the therapeutic process in psychotherapy and counselling with these clients, exploring both key psychodynamic constructs and social systemic factors. Building on contemporary relational theory, which emphasizes the centrality of the helping relationship and sensitivity to the client’s subjective realities, the book demonstrates how western-based concepts and skills can be broadened and applied in an Asiacentric context, and can be therapeutic even in social service and case management service settings. There are chapters on issues such as domestic violence, intergenerational conflicts, depression amongst elders, and suicide, discussing the prevalence and nature of the mental health issues and each containing case vignettes from various Asian ethnic groups to illustrate the application of relational approaches. This book is an important cross-cultural reference for practising social workers and counsellors as well as for social work students undertaking clinical practice courses.
Book Synopsis Relationship Between Acculturation and Mental Health as Measured by Depression and Anxiety in Jewish Iranian Immigrants in the United States by : Neda Saedi
Download or read book Relationship Between Acculturation and Mental Health as Measured by Depression and Anxiety in Jewish Iranian Immigrants in the United States written by Neda Saedi and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
