The effects of perceived social support and psychological capital on attitudes towards professional psychological help-seeking among Chinese college students: The mediating role of psychological help-seeking stigma
This study highlights the association between perceived social support and psychological capital and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help among college students, while also identifying mediating role of stigma for seeking professional psychological help. These findings provide empirical support for designing effective interventions to improve college students' attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help.
Authors
- Chengrui Ye
- Yingying Xie
- Lihua Yao
Institutions
- Chongqing Public Health Medical Center (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344735
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00