Intergenerational Differences in Seeking Help for Psychological Distress: Role of Self-stigma and Perceived Social Support

By : Komal Chandiramani

Page No: 329-338

Abstract:
The objective of the present study was to explore intergenerational differences in seeking professional help, self-stigma and perceived social support and to examine the relationship between them. Seeking help reduces cost and impact of illness and allows more people to thrive and flourish and contribute to a more positive society. A two group designs was followed and the data was collected from Gen X (mothers) and Gen Z (daughters). Results indicated a significant difference on the measures of help seeking attitudes and self-stigma between Gen X and Gen Z. And a negative relationship exists between help seeking attitude with both self-stigma and perceived social support. Future suggestions and limitations were also suggested.

Author :
Dr. Komal Chandiramani
Assistant Professor – Department of Psychology, Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, University of Delhi, India
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2022.17.02.6