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The Relationship Between Masculinity, Race, And Type Of Sport On Attitudes Toward Help Seeking In Retired Male College Athletes, Michael Filiaci
The Relationship Between Masculinity, Race, And Type Of Sport On Attitudes Toward Help Seeking In Retired Male College Athletes, Michael Filiaci
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
Despite an increased risk of developing mental health difficulties, retired male college athletes are significantly less likely to seek mental health treatment than the general population. Results from previous studies suggest that the type of sport, race, and masculinity level of an athlete may contribute to more negative perceptions of help seeking. The purpose of this study was to fill gaps in the extant literature, raise awareness of stress associated with retirement from sport, and help identify those who may be most at risk for developing mental illness. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was performed to measure the differences in …
The Effect Of Quantity And Quality Of Contact On Heterosexual Civilian Attitudes Toward Gay Men And Lesbians In The Military, Brienne Brown
The Effect Of Quantity And Quality Of Contact On Heterosexual Civilian Attitudes Toward Gay Men And Lesbians In The Military, Brienne Brown
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
This study examined the impact of contact with gay men and lesbians on attitudes toward gay men and lesbians in the military. Specifically, this study examined the extent to which heterosexual civilians’ quantity of contact and quality of contact with gay men and lesbians predict their attitudes toward gay men and lesbians in the military over and above demographic traits and social desirability.
An online survey was administered to participants (N = 140). Attitudes toward gay men and lesbians were measure using the Attitudes Toward Homosexuals in the Military Scale (ATHM), quantity of contact and quality of contact were …