Help Seeking Behaviors of International Students

Boafo-Arthur, Susan; Boafo-Arthur, Ama

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-0159-6.ch059

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“…Similarly, a second national vice-chairman 62 withdrew from party activities in the run-up to the 2000 elections because he had been overlooked in the selection of a presidential running mate. He later resigned to join the NDC, citing a lack of internal democracy, 63 and was elected MP for the NDC in 2004, but resigned from both the NDC and Parliament on the grounds of lack of internal democracy in that party. He It is also fair to state that Ghana's party elections have become opportunities for contestants to distribute largesse (cars, agricultural implements, lanterns, clothes and so on) and buy political clients (constituency, regional and national party executives and members) to guarantee victory.…”

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The evolution of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana

Ayee

2008

South African Journal of International Affairs

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This paper examines the emergence and development of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in the context of a broader examination of the roles of political parties within the Ghanaian political landscape. After describing the political architecture as well as some significant constitutional issues of Ghana's democracy and the roles played by other societal stakeholders, the paper examines the rationale for the formation of the NPP, its manifesto, structure, constituency, power brokers. It then analyses various aspects of the implementation (or not) of the NPP's political and economic objectives since it came to power in 2000 with a message of 'positive change'. The electoral politics of the campaigns against its major opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and issues of regionalism, ethnicity and other factors are considered in detail. The paper concludes with some lessons learned and generic recommendations for emerging African political parties in relatively young democracies.

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Section: Internal Organisation Of the Npp 60mentioning

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The evolution of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana

Ayee

2008

South African Journal of International Affairs

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“…Prior studies have posited that stigmatizing attitudes toward mental illness are a key driver of low help-seeking among international students [8,28]. However, few studies have examined combined models including factors such as time in the U.S., religiosity, prior contact with mental illness, individualism, and collectivism as potential drivers of stigma and perceptions of mental health help-seeking among international students, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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“…Although these are valuable sources of support, these patterns of helpseeking can be problematic if they are viewed as a replacement or proxy for needed professional support [6]. Researchers have highlighted stigma toward mental health and help-seeking as key barriers for international students, which may be rooted in misinformation or negative cultural beliefs about mental health and its treatment [8]. However, with sound education and healthy exposure to mental health treatment, these attitudes may improve [5].…”

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“…These frameworks acknowledge the interaction between unique stressors faced by international students and the normal developmental challenges that often occur in emerging adulthood [15]. Cultural background and country of origin may also influence mental health stigma and rates of help-seeking [8]. This includes one's level of familiarity with mental health treatment [10], attitudes toward people living with a mental illness [8,16], and the degree of individualism and collectivism in one's culture of origin, all of which may inform whether, where, and how people seek emotional support [10,17].…”

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Examining factors associated with mental health stigma and attitudes toward help-seeking among international college students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Knettel,

Ganapathy,

Rougier-Chapman

2024

PLOS Ment Health

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International students in the United States (U.S.) are at increased risk for mental health challenges, but less likely than their U.S.-born peers to seek professional mental health support. We administered an online survey to 132 international students enrolled at 14 U.S. colleges and universities to explore whether demographics, time in the U.S., religiosity, prior contact with people experiencing mental illness, individualism, and collectivism were associated with stigmatizing attitudes and mental health help-seeking. Only increased contact with mental illness was significantly associated with lower mental health stigma in this sample. Identifying as a woman, having more prior contact with mental illness, and collectivism were associated with positive attitudes toward help-seeking, while individualism was associated with negative attitudes toward help-seeking. Interventions that normalize and destigmatize mental health challenges should be adapted to reflect the unique experiences of international students, and new interventions may seek to highlight the value of increased contact and collectivistic attitudes in facilitating mental health help-seeking.

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“…The church possesses the capacity to champion justice, unity, and accountability, which are indispensable principles within Ghana's political sphere. 48 In essence, the manifold obstacles, encompassing inadequate governance, pervasive corruption, favouritism, and ethnically driven politics, collectively give rise to the prevailing political polarisation that Ghana presently contends with, impeding advancements and impeding growth.…”

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An Investigation on the Church’s Impact on Elderly care in Ghana in the Context of Increasing Poverty and Political Polarisation

Wiafe

2023

ERATS

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Social problems in society, such as the care of the aged, hinder people’s full potential and often arise from societal neglect. In Ghana, a significant percentage of the elderly population requires assistance with daily activities, but poverty and political polarization can hamper their care. The church has played a crucial role in addressing social problems, including the neglect, poverty, and poor health faced by the elderly. However, the church’s ability to intervene is limited, and traditional beliefs often stigmatize the elderly as witches or wizards. The healthcare sector also faces challenges in providing care for the elderly, with high costs and low coverage of health insurance. The study thus emphasized the importance of understanding the difficulties experienced by the elderly through theories such as Disengagement Theory and Convoy Theory. The study employed interviews to gather data from a sample of 12 individuals who were directly involved in caring for the elderly or had knowledge of their issues. The data analysis focused on the lived experiences of the interviewees. The weak social system, including pension systems and health insurance schemes, were found to be contributors to the struggles faced by the elderly. The elderly face challenges such as frailty, illness, poverty, and neglect. The study suggests that policymakers should review existing health insurance policies to better support the elderly. The church’s role in promoting a more inclusive and supportive society for the elderly is crucial, but it faces challenges in the changing cultural landscape and the dominance of the nuclear family system. Keywords: Old Age, Poverty, Political Polarization, Political System, Democracy and Ghana.

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Help Seeking Behaviors of International Students

Cited by 8 publications

References 57 publications

The evolution of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana

The evolution of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana

Examining factors associated with mental health stigma and attitudes toward help-seeking among international college students during the COVID-19 pandemic

An Investigation on the Church’s Impact on Elderly care in Ghana in the Context of Increasing Poverty and Political Polarisation

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