ERIC Number: EJ1406355
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-1756
EISSN: EISSN-1947-6302
The Self-Stigma of Seeking Help (SSOSH) Scale: Measurement Invariance across Men from Different Backgrounds
Carlos A. Vidales; David L. Vogel; Ronald F. Levant
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v57 n1 p15-29 2024
The present study examined the measurement invariance and latent mean differences of three versions of the Self-Stigma of Seeking Help scale among demographic profiles of men. Results revealed strong invariance for the three scales across all demographic groups. Differences in strict invariance and latent mean differences were identified. Public significance: The Self Stigma of Seeking Help scale has widely been used to investigate barriers and pathways men experience when seeking professional psychological help. The present paper reports results that show that a range of groups of men (based on their race/ethnic group, sexuality, and age cohort) understand the scale in the same way, and thus the scale can be used to compare their scores.
Descriptors: Help Seeking, Males, Self Concept, Social Bias, Negative Attitudes, Measures (Individuals), Barriers, Psychological Needs, Mental Health, Differences, Background, Counseling, Psychotherapy
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