This study examined differences between Japanese international college students and U.S. college students on stigma toward people with psychological disorders, stigma tolerance in help seeking, and selfβconcealment. Japanese international students had greater stigma toward individuals with psycholog
Utilization of Counseling Services: Comparing International and U.S. College Students
β Scribed by Sharon L. Mitchell; Andrea K. Greenwood; Maggie C. Guglielmi
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 119 KB
- Volume
- 10
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1099-0399
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β¦ Synopsis
Counseling center utilization patterns during a 2βyear period for 218 international and 222 U.S. college students were examined. Significant betweenβgroup differences were found with regard to age, academic status, referral source, relationship status, selfβreported concerns, counselor diagnosis, disposition, hospitalization rates, prior counseling experience, and use of crisis appointments. Significant withinβgroup differences among international students were also found. Implications for improving programs and clinical services are discussed.
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