Factors Influencing on Mental Health Help-seeking Behavior Among Korean Women: A Path Analysis

Arnault, Denise Saint; Gang, Moonhee; Woo, Seoyoon

doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2017.10.003

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“…The most plausible explanation is the high level of accessibility to non-kin social support in South Korea which reduce the help-seeking behavior for mental health professionals. It seemed to be in line with a recent study conducted on South Korean women (Arnault, Gang, & Woo, 2018).…”

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“…In addition to the above reasons, another explanation would be the emphasis of familial social support in the East Asian culture in which decreases the need for professional assistance. One study found that higher social support was associated with decreased perceived need for mental health assistance (Arnault, Gang, & Woo, 2018). Another plausible explanation might be affordability.…”

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“…This finding needs to be interpreted in light of the fact the level of the reported professional mental health support is generally low across the two countries. This difference between the two countries can be explained by again the higher accessibility to non-kin religious social support in South Korea in which reduce the self-perceived need for professional assistance (Arnault, Gang, & Woo, 2018). Another plausible explanation lies in the Chinese healthcare system.…”

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Sources of Psychological Support for East Asians Reporting a Low Level of Mental Health

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2019

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Most research about preferred sources of mental health assistance has been completed in the West. Mental health research with non-Western cultures is needed. Using data from the East Asian Social Survey (EASS), this study examined help-seeking preferences for individuals with low mental health in four countries – China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Preferences for kin versus non-kin support, use of alternative medicine, and professional mental health assistance were examined, as were between-country differences in support preferences. The results align with previous research in East Asian countries that found a strong preference for using kin support to address mental health concerns, followed by non-kin support (i.e., close friends and co-participants in religious institutions), alternative medicine, and professional mental health services, respectively. While there is a strong preference for family support, many East Asians are open to seeking formal or informal mental health support outside the family. There were some significant differences between countries, with South Koreans being more likely to seek non-kin support and professional support for mental health concerns than Chinese. These differences are discussed in the context of cultural and policy developments in East Asian countries.

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Sources of Psychological Support for East Asians Reporting a Low Level of Mental Health

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2019

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“…The high prevalence of depression suggests that many people will experience this disease either themselves or their family members will. Research suggests that, particularly in communal cultures, the views of family members will strongly influence the choice of help-seeking sources [25]. Thus, the understandings of lay people may be highly informative about how immigrants experience and cope with depression.…”

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Immigration, acculturation, and preferred help-seeking sources for depression: comparison of five ethnic groups

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Sandal

Pallesen

2020

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Background: Immigrants are more likely than the majority population to have unmet needs for public mental health services. This study aims to understand potential ethnic differences in preferred help-seeking sources for depression in Norway, and how such preferences relate to acculturation orientation. Methods: A convenience sample of immigrants from Russia (n = 164), Poland (n = 127), Pakistan (n = 128), and Somalia (n = 114), and Norwegian students (n = 250) completed a survey. The sample was recruited from social media platforms, emails, and direct contact. The survey consisted of a vignette describing a moderately depressed person. Respondents were asked to provide advice to the person by completing a modified version of the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire. The immigrant sample also responded to questions about acculturation orientation using the Vancouver Index of Acculturation Scale. Results: Significant differences were found in the endorsement of traditional (e.g., religious leader), informal (e.g., family), and semiformal (e.g., internet forum) help-sources between immigrant groups, and between immigrant groups and the Norwegian respondent group. Immigrants from Pakistan and Somalia endorsed traditional help sources to a greater extent than immigrants from Russia and Poland, and the Norwegian student sample. There were no ethnic differences in endorsement of formal mental help sources (e.g., a medical doctor). Maintenance of the culture of origin as the acculturation orientation was associated with preferences for traditional and informal help sources, while the adoption of mainstream culture was associated with semiformal and formal help-seeking sources. Conclusion: Ethnic differences in help-seeking sources need to be considered when designing and implementing mental health services.

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“…The high prevalence of depression suggests that many people will experience this disease either themselves or their family members will. Research suggests that, particularly in communal cultures, the views of family members will strongly in uence the choice of help-seeking sources (25). Thus, the understandings of lay people may be highly informative about how immigrants experience and cope with depression.…”

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confidence: 99%

Immigration, acculturation, and preferred help-seeking sources for depression. Comparison of five ethnic groups

Markova

Sandal

Pallesen

2019

Preprint

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Background : Immigrants are more likely than the majority population to have unmet needs for public mental health services. This study aims to understand potential ethnic differences in preferred help-seeking sources for depression in Norway, and how such preferences relate to acculturation orientation. Methods: A survey was administered to immigrants from Russia (n=164), Poland (n=127), Pakistan (n=128), and Somalia (n=114), and to Norwegian students (n=248). The survey consisted of a vignette describing a moderately depressed person. Respondents were asked to provide advice to the person by completing a modified version of the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire. The immigrant sample also responded to questions about acculturation orientation using the Vancouver Acculturation Scale. Results: Significant differences were found in endorsement of traditional (e.g., religious leader), informal (e.g., family), and semiformal (e.g., internet forum) help-sources between immigrant groups, and between immigrant groups and the Norwegian respondent group. Immigrants from Pakistan and Somalia endorsed traditional help sources to a greater extent than immigrants from Russia and Poland, and the Norwegian student sample. There were no ethnic differences in endorsement of formal mental help sources (e.g., a medical doctor). Maintenance of the culture of origin as the acculturation orientation was associated with preferences for traditional and informal help sources, while adoption of mainstream culture was associated with semiformal and formal help-seeking sources. Conclusion: Ethnic differences in help-seeking sources need to be considered when designing and implementing mental health services.

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Factors Influencing on Mental Health Help-seeking Behavior Among Korean Women: A Path Analysis

Cited by 13 publications

References 41 publications

Sources of Psychological Support for East Asians Reporting a Low Level of Mental Health

Sources of Psychological Support for East Asians Reporting a Low Level of Mental Health

Immigration, acculturation, and preferred help-seeking sources for depression: comparison of five ethnic groups

Immigration, acculturation, and preferred help-seeking sources for depression. Comparison of five ethnic groups

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