Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
First Advisor
William Buhrow, Jr., PsyD
Second Advisor
Winston Seegobin, Psy.D.
Third Advisor
Kathleen Gathercoal, Ph.D.
Abstract
There are a variety of factors that prevent people from seeking mental health treatment. The stigma associated with mental health disorders or seeking treatment is a primary deterrent. This stigma is particularly impactful within the armed forces when they are assessed for fitness for duty. Because most research examines stigma’s impact on male military members, this study aims to identify the type of stigma that creates the most significant barrier to female service members seeking mental health treatment. Results indicate that stigmatizing perceptions of service members significantly impact female service members holding negative views towards seeking treatment.
Recommended Citation
Weatherly-Kershaw, Alisha, "Impacts of Stigma on Female Service Members" (2024). Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). 555.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/psyd/555