Self-Concealment and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Seeking Psychological Help among Undergraduate Students

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This study examines how self-concealment and emotional intelligence predict seeking psychological help among undergraduate students in Turkey. Using the Attitudes toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help–Short Form (SPH), the Self-concealment scale (SC), and the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EI), data were collected from 785 students across various faculties. Results show gender differences in seeking help, self-concealment, and emotional intelligence, plus links with parental attitudes and prior psychological help. Correlations indicate positive associations with emotional intelligence and a negative association with self-concealment; regression explains 8.6% of variance.

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Introduction

Materials and Method

Results

Conclusion, Discussion and Recommendations

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 6, No. 3, 448-455, 2020 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10.20448/journal.522.2020.63 .448.455 © 2020 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Self-Concealment and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Seeking Psychological Help among Undergraduate Students Ramazan Demir 1 Mehmet Murat2 􀀣 Recep Bindak3 1Psychological Counselor, Ministry of Education, Gaziantep, Turkey. 2Assoc. Prof. Dr., Faculty of Education, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey. 3Asssit. Prof. Dr., Technical Sciences School, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey. (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract In this study we investigate self-concealment, emotional intelligence and seeking psychological help among undergraduate students in Turkey. The attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help–short form (SPH), Self-concealment scale (SC) and Emotional Intelligence Scale (EI) were used and data were collected from a total of 785 university students studying in various faculties. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the psychological levels of the participants differed according to gender for seeking of psychological help, self-concealment and emotional intelligence. Moreover, self-concealment levels differed only according to perceived parental attitudes and the levels of seeking psychological help differed only according to whether or not they had previously received psychological help. However, the levels of seeking psychological help, self-concealment and emotional intelligence did not differ depending on whether the participants received a scholarship, were members of the community or were studying in the department of their choice. The results of Pearson’s correlation showed a positive significant relationship between seeking psychological help and emotional intelligence (r=0.124), self-concealment and emotional intelligence (r=0.118) . Beside, negative significant relationship between seeking psychological help and self-concealment (r = -0.133) . The results of the regression analysis showed that self-concealment, emotional intelligence, who prior receiving psychological help and gender (male) are predictive of the seeking psychological help among students and explain 8.6% of the total variation of student’s attitude toward seeking psychological help. Keywords: Seeking psychological help, Self-concealment, Emotional intelligence, Undergraduate students, Turkey, Regression model. Acknowledgement: All authors contributed to the conception and design of the study. Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study was reported; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. Ethical: This study follows all ethical practices during writing. Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 449 2. Materials and Method ................................................................................................................................................................... 450 3. Results .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 450 4. Conclusion, Discussion and Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 451 References ..............................................................................................................................................

FAQs

What variables does the study examine in relation to seeking psychological help?

The study investigates self-concealment and emotional intelligence as predictors of seeking psychological help among undergraduate students.

How many students participated, and what instruments were used?

Data were collected from 785 university students using the SPH-SF, the Self-concealment scale (SC), and the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EI).

What do the correlation and regression results indicate?

Pearson correlations show positive significant relationships between seeking psychological help and emotional intelligence, and between self-concealment and emotional intelligence, with a negative significant relationship between seeking help and self-concealment. Regression indicates that self-concealment, emotional intelligence, prior psychological help, and gender (male) predict seeking psychological help and explain 8.6% of the total variation.

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