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.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-03-12
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344735
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Mental Health Treatment and Access
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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

Chengrui Ye, Yingying Xie, Lihua Yao
PLoS ONE
Mental Health Treatment and Access
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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

Chengrui Ye, Yingying Xie, Lihua Yao
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Abstract

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.

PLoS ONEVol. 21(3)
Chongqing Public Health Medical Center (CN), Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Mental Health Treatment and Access
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