How do you score Atspph in SF?

How do you score Atspph in SF?

The 10-item ATSPPH-SF (Fischer and Farina, 1995) was used to measure general ATSPPH for mental health issues. Items are rated on a 4-point Likert-type scale (3 = Agree, 0 = Disagree), where items 2, 4, 8, 9, and 10 are reverse scored.

What is the ATSPPH-SF?

The ATSPPH-SF (Fischer & Farina, 1995) is a 10-item measure used to assess attitudes toward seeking psychological help. This unidimensional scale was developed from the original 29-item multidimensional measure (Fischer & Turner, 1970).

What do we know about the atspph-SF?

Multivariable linear regressions were conducted to examine predictors of each of the ATSPPH-SF factors. The factor analysis revealed that the ATSPPH-SF formed three distinct dimensions: ‘Openness to seeking professional help’, ‘Value in seeking professional help’ and ‘Preference to cope on one’s own’.

Does the atspph-SF measure internal consistency and treatment attitudes?

The ATSPPH-SF evidenced adequate internal consistency. Higher scores (indicating more positive treatment attitudes) were associated with less treatment-related stigma, and greater intentions to seek treatment in the future. No associations were found for mental health impairment or depression.

Does the atspph-SF measure stigma toward mental illness?

The relationship between the ATSPPH-SF and stigma toward mental illness were explored to examine the convergent validity. The results indicate that the 10-item ATSPPH-SF had a single-factor structure. Additionally, the ATSPPH-SF had shown an evidence of adequate internal consistency reliability and convergent validity.

What is the Social Distance Scale (SDS)?

The Social Distance Scale (Martin et al., 2000) is a 6-item questionnaire measures stigma against mental illness. It concentrates on the attitudes towards mentally ill patients by asking participants to rate the extent to which they are willing to interact with a person diagnosed with a mental illness.