This study examined the influence of gender, cultural variables (i.e., horizontal and vertical individualism), and personal psychological variables (i.e., psychological distress, social-network orientation, and self-concealment) on attitudes toward seeking counseling in Korea. For the 142 college student participants, gender, social network orientation, and self-concealment significantly influenced attitudes toward seeking professional help. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis suggested that higher scores on negative social network orientation and self-concealment were associated with lower attitudes toward seeking professional help. Men showed more negative help-seeking attitudes than women. Implications of the findings for developing and delivering counseling services in Korea are discussed.
Skip Nav Destination
Article navigation
1 July 2005
Research Article|
June 30 2005
Psychological and Cultural Influences on Koreans' Help-Seeking Attitudes
Sung-Kyung Yoo;
Sung-Kyung Yoo
1
Department of Psychology, Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, Korea
Search for other works by this author on:
Michael Goh;
Michael Goh
2
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Search for other works by this author on:
Eunju Yoon
Eunju Yoon
3
Department of Psychology, Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, Korea
Search for other works by this author on:
Journal of Mental Health Counseling (2005) 27 (3): 266–281.
Citation
Sung-Kyung Yoo, Michael Goh, Eunju Yoon; Psychological and Cultural Influences on Koreans' Help-Seeking Attitudes. Journal of Mental Health Counseling 1 July 2005; 27 (3): 266–281. doi: https://doi.org/10.17744/mehc.27.3.9kh5v6rec36egxlv
Download citation file:
Sign in
Don't already have an account? Register
Client Account
You could not be signed in. Please check your email address / username and password and try again.
Sign in via your Institution
Sign in via your InstitutionGet Email Alerts
8
Views
0
Citations
Citing articles via
Counseling Clients With Postpartum Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Feminist-Trauma Approach
Anna James Krzemieniecki, Elizabeth A. Doughty Horn
Lived Experiences of Individuals Bereaved by the Suicide Death of a Sibling
Susan Abossein, Laura Santurri, Lisa Borrero, Lynn Shaw
Relations Among Attachment, Emotion Regulation, and Dysfunctional Breathing in Young Adults
Jamie E. Crockett, Craig S. Cashwell
Maladaptive Personality Features, Alexithymia, and Traumatic Events as Risk Factors for Patients With Cancer Diagnosis
Erika Maniscalco, Luana La Marca, Naida Faldetta, Francesco Fabbiano, Francesco Verderame, Adriano Schimmenti
Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Model to Address Internalized Racism Among African American Clients
Janeé M. Steele, Charmeka S. Newton