African American Females’ Perceptions of Barriers Related to the Utilization of University Mental Health Services
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Department
Counseling
Date of Award
5-22-2024
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore, document, and share mental health issues, concerns, stigmas, and views of African American female university students. Exploring their lived experiences, mental health assumptions, proximity to mental health resources and support, as an effort to increase awareness and direction of directive approaches in treatment and support of the AAFUS population. Utilizing empirical research-based knowledge, a Likert-scale survey questionnaire. With one single event of data collection to gather information from respondents’ who represented the African American female university student population shared their views, beliefs, perceptions, and assumptions of mental health and campus counseling facilities. This quantitative data collection was followed by content data collection and analysis. Our findings and results reflect a mixture of both support of previous literature and differences from previous literature. The participants of this study indicate positive outlooks and less stigmas toward the field of counseling. However, there was hesitancy in participant confidence of the individual therapist or mental health professional pertaining to cultural competency.
Advisor
LaVelle Hendricks
Subject Categories
African American Studies | Arts and Humanities | Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies
Recommended Citation
Love, Miaya, "African American Females’ Perceptions of Barriers Related to the Utilization of University Mental Health Services" (2024). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 1157.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/1157
