Examination of the Predictability of Psychological and Sociodemographic Variables among Early Emerging Adulthood and Late Emerging Adulthood Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Cisem Uzun,Uskudar University, Institute Of Social Science, Psychology Istanbul-Turkey

doi:10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i12-34

Cisem Uzun, Uskudar University, Institute Of Social Science, Psychology Istanbul-Turkey

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https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v4-i12-34

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Abstract

In this study, the relationship between psychiatric symptoms and the use of mental services among 18-29-year-old adults was examined. Data were collected from the 18-29 aged men and women whos participated in the TURBAHAR study. Psychological symptoms, attachment, alexithymia, personal well-being, and positive-negative mood levels of the participants were examined for the research. According to the regression analysis, it was found that smoking and alcohol use, depression, personal well-being, and hostility levels significantly predicted the psychiatric status of both women and men. In addition, it was found that negative self-esteem and somatization levels predicted the use of mental health services among women. The results showed that more psychological factors were affecting the use of mental health services for women compared to men. The findings are expected to contribute to the structuring of services for men and women in terms of the utilization of mental health services based on gender differences.

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70% to 75% of mental health problems begin in early emerging adulthood and late-emerging adulthood
In studies conducted on psychiatric disorders in which men and women benefit from mental health services, it is stated that women seek more psychiatric treatment for mood disorders and anxiety disorders than men
When the findings of the study which are the problem of the study, were related to the relationship between psychological factors, alcohol use and cigarette smoking, and male and female use, high depression and hostility scores, and low personal well-being scores, significantly explain the application

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70% to 75% of mental health problems begin in early emerging adulthood and late-emerging adulthood. Men do not want to eliminate the ideology of traditional gender roles or avoid conflict of the gender roles This status leads to negative attitudes of men towards seeking help for mental health problems. Mechanic [5] defined health behaviors of individuals as actions for health towards somatic or emotional status This concept includes cognitive, behavioral, and affective processes related to disorders. In this respect, it is stated that the differentiation of health behaviors according to gender is not merely related to biological differences related to role demands and especially the unequal conditions of women. In studies conducted on psychiatric disorders in which men and women benefit from mental health services, it is stated that women seek more psychiatric treatment for mood disorders and anxiety disorders than men. [6] On the other hand, it was found that men and women were equal in seeking treatment for alcohol and substance use and addiction disorders; it is suggested that women are more prepared for change than men. [7]

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