Abstract
Objective: To determine the nature of
the associations between socio-demographic variables, depression,
perceptions of, and behavioral intention to use a mindfulness-based
cognitive therapy (MBCT) program, Project UPLIFT, among college
students. Participants: A convenience sample of
undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Emory University
during the Spring 2011 semester. Methods: Data were
collected via web-based survey. The following analyses were
conducted on students' socio-demographic characteristics,
depressive symptoms, perceptions of Project UPLIFT, and behavioral
intention to use the program: frequencies, descriptive statistics,
full multivariable linear regression, Pearson's (r)
correlation, independent-samples t-test, and one- and two-way
ANOVA. Results: Several socio-demographic characteristics
significantly predicted depression and perceptions of Project
UPLIFT.When other variables were not controlled, depression was not
significantly associated with perceptions of the program. Students'
depression and perceptions of Project UPLIFT significantly
influenced the likelihood that students would use the program if it
were available. Specifically, students who are more depressed and
have more favorable perceptions of Project UPLIFT are significantly
more likely to use the program. Conclusions: Students'
experience of depression and perceptions they have toward mental
health treatment influence their likelihood of utilizing services.
Colleges should become more cognizant of students' perceptions of
treatment in light of their mental health needs, whether these
needs are perceived by students as such, and other factors that
influence help-seeking behaviors on campus.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
I. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1
a. Background &
Significance.........................................................................................................................
1
b. Theoretical
Framework...............................................................................................................................
3
c. Target
Journal..............................................................................................................................................
6
d. Submission
Criteria......................................................................................................................................
7
II. Literature
Review.........................................................................................................................................
8
a. Depression on a Global and National
Scale.................................................................................................
8
b. Depression in College and University
Populations.......................................................................................
9
c. Evidence-based Treatment of
Depression....................................................................................................
9
d. Utilization & Perceptions of
Treatment.......................................................................................................
14
III. Data Collection,
Analysis &
Results.............................................................................................................
16
a. Method..........................................................................................................................................................
16
i. Participants...................................................................................................................................................
16
ii. Measures.......................................................................................................................................................
16
iii. Procedure.....................................................................................................................................................
18
iv. Analysis.........................................................................................................................................................
20
b. Results...........................................................................................................................................................
21
i. Demographic
Variables..................................................................................................................................
22
ii. Mental Health
Treatment...............................................................................................................................
22
iii. Reliability
Analysis........................................................................................................................................
22
iv. Depression......................................................................................................................................................
22
v. Perceptions about Project
UPLIFT.................................................................................................................
25
vi. Behavioral Intention to use Project
UPLIFT...................................................................................................
26
IV. Discussion.......................................................................................................................................................
31
V. Journal
Article..................................................................................................................................................
44
VI. References........................................................................................................................................................
60
VII. Tables...............................................................................................................................................................
66
VIII.Appendices.......................................................................................................................................................
72
Appendix A: Online Consent
Form...........................................................................................................................
72
Appendix B: Survey
Instrument.................................................................................................................................
75
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