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Intentions to seek (preventive) psychological help among older adults: an application of the theory of planned behaviour
- Authors:
- WESTERHOF Gerben J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 12(3), May 2008, pp.317-322.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The study is carried out from the theory of planned behaviour and distinguishes attitudes (psychological openness), subjective norms (indifference to stigma), and perceived behavioural control (help-seeking propensity) in explaining behavioural intentions with regard to seeking preventive and therapeutic psychological help. One hundred and sixty seven Dutch adults between 65 and 75 years of age filled out a questionnaire measuring these concepts. Results found older adults have low intentions to seek professional help for psychological problems. Their intentions to use preventive help are somewhat higher. Older adults are rather indifferent to stigma and they perceive control, but they are less open to professional help when it comes to their own person. Regression analyses revealed that psychological openness and help-seeking propensity are related to intentions to seek preventive and therapeutic help.
Premature termination of short-term inpatient psychotherapy: client's perspectives on causes and effects
- Authors:
- THUNNISSEEN Moniek, REMANS Yole, TRIJSBERG Wim
- Journal article citation:
- Therapeutic Communities: the International Journal of Therapeutic Communities, 27(2), Summer 2006, pp.265-273.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study investigates what motivated patients to end their treatment prematurely, and to give recommendations for changes in the policy. Between May 1999 and December 2001, 24 patients were dropouts from a three-month in-patient psychotherapy programme in the Netherlands. The authors held interviews with 16 of them. The aim was to find out what they experienced during the treatment, which factors (from the patient's point of view) led to their leaving and how they functioned after they left the institution. Nearly half of the dropouts reported that they ended treatment in the first two weeks because of very high levels of anxiety. The remaining dropout patients reported more diffuse motives. Most patients recommended more supportive elements in the treatment to prevent dropout. As a result of the study, staff changed its attitude and endorsed a more supportive approach, especially in the first weeks of the treatment. In the next period from January 2002 till May 2003 the dropout rate was reduced from 16% to 8%.