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Differences in Beliefs About Psychological Services in the Relationship Between Sociorace and One's Social Network
Author(s) -
Walter Jeffrey P.,
Yon Kyu Jin,
Skovholt Thomas M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1111/j.1556-6676.2012.00024.x
Subject(s) - psychology , social psychology , psychological counseling , psychological well being , service (business) , applied psychology , marketing , business
The roles of previous psychological service use and social network variables in beliefs about psychological services were examined with 184 college students. Having friends and family members who used psychological services, being female, and having used psychological services positively related with beliefs about psychological services. Socioracial differences in the effects of previous use of psychological services and social network variables on students’ beliefs about psychological services were found. Suggestions for ways counselors can provide support to students are discussed.