College students' perceptions of concussion: Illness beliefs and masculinity norms predict stigma and willingness to seek treatment.
J Am Coll Health
; : 1-16, 2023 Jul 24.
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ABSTRACT
College students' beliefs and attitudes concerning concussion, and masculinity norms, were examined in relation to stigma and willingness to seek treatment for possible concussion. Beliefs were measured using a revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ). Participants:
Participants were 631 undergraduates at a Northeastern university, most of whom were nonathletes with no concussion.Methods:
Data were collected online. Regression analysis were performed to identify predictors of stigma and treatment willingness.Results:
Beliefs that concussion symptoms reflect malingering, are controllable, and have psychological causes were related to more stigmatizing attitudes, as was endorsement of masculinity norms regarding winning and risk-taking. Believing that concussion symptoms are long-lasting and endorsing competitiveness, pain discounting, and self-reliance predicted willingness to seek treatment. Preliminary structural models showed adequate fit.Conclusions:
In addition to beliefs assessed by the IPQ, traditional conceptions of masculinity warrant greater attention in the study of concussion-related stigma and willingness to seek treatment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Coll Health
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States