성인 계층의 정서표현 양가성이 전문적 도움추구 태도와 의도에 미치는 영향: 자기은폐와 심리적 불편감의 구조적 관계 검증

Abstract

This study sought to verify the structural relationship between Self-Concealment and Psychological Distress in the impact of adult Ambivalence over Emotional Expressiveness on Professional Help-Seeking Attitudes and Intentions. This is significant in that it reveals the individual's psychological factors that affect Professional Help-Seeking and suggests a practical approach. For this study, data were collected from 472 adults aged 18 or older. Research results: First, Ambivalence over Emotional Expressiveness had a positive effect on Professional Help-Seeking intentions by mediating psychological Distress, but it also had a negative effect on the mediating variable, Professional Help-Seeking Attitudes, which also lowered Professional Help-Seeking Intentions. Second, all paths involving Professional Help-Seeking Attitudes had a negative effect on Professional Help-Seeking Intentions. Third, Self-Concealment was found to have a positive effect on the Professional Help-Seeking Intentions even though it was an avoidance factor, and Psychological Distress was found to have a negative effect on the Professional Help-Seeking Intentions even though it was an approach factor. Finally, limitations of this study and follow-up research were discussed.