African Americans and intentions to seek counseling: A test of two models
Bonner, Wendell Wyman
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Description
Title
African Americans and intentions to seek counseling: A test of two models
Author(s)
Bonner, Wendell Wyman
Issue Date
1994
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Rounds, James
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Black Studies
Health Sciences, Mental Health
Education, Educational Psychology
Education, Health
Language
eng
Abstract
Two intentions to seek counseling models with hypothesized relationships among racial identity, attitudes toward counseling, personal attitudes (personal control), subjective norm, and intentions to seek counseling were tested using black students on predominantly white college campuses. These models were developed based on Ajzen and Fishbein's (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980) theory of Reasoned Action. In Model I, it was hypothesized that racial identity and personal attitudes would be significant predictors of attitudes toward counseling, and that attitudes toward counseling would be a significant predictor of intentions to seek counseling. In Model II, it was hypothesized that racial identity would be a significant predictor of both personal attitudes (personal control) and intentions to seek counseling. It was also hypothesized that personal attitudes (personal control) would be a significant predictor of intentions to seek counseling. Two indicators of each construct were collected from 173 black students. Using path analysis, Model I showed an acceptable fit with the data. In Model I, attitudes toward counseling had the greatest impact on intentions to seek counseling. The implications for research and interventions are discussed.
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