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dc.contributor.advisorCarr, Kristen
dc.contributor.authorBrown, Eleanor Charlotte,author.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-08-29T21:59:49Z
dc.date.available2017-08-29T21:59:49Z
dc.date.created2017en_US
dc.date.issued2017en_US
dc.identifieraleph-004561575en_US
dc.identifierUMI thesisen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/20526
dc.description.abstractThis study explored how characteristics of mental health messages affected college students perceived risk of seeking social support on university campuses. Using the dual-process theory of supportive communication as a theoretical lens, we examined how person-centered mental health messages affected students (a) perception of risk of seeking social support, (b) their health-related efficacy, and (c) their overall college success. Participants (n = 342) from a small, private, southern university were surveyed about their experiences and perceptions of mental health campaigns. Results indicated that highly person-centered health messages decreased students perceived risk of seeking social support and increased their health-related efficacy. Additionally, students’ perceived risk of seeking support mediated the association between person-centered messages and health-related efficacy. Research questions addressing the role of various message-specific structural and sender variables indicated that only source credibility significantly affected students health-related efficacy and college success. Overall, these results further our understanding of how the perceived risk of seeking social support and health-related efficacy affect students motivation, satisfaction, and empowerment in college.en_US
dc.format.extent1 online resource (ii, 60 pages).en_US
dc.format.mediumFormat: Onlineen_US
dc.relation.ispartofTCU Master Thesisen_US
dc.titleAn examination of the dual-process theory of supportive communication outcomes in relation to mental health messages on college campuses and their effect on perceived risk of seeking social support, health-related efficacy, and college successen_US
dc.typeTexten_US
etd.degree.levelMaster
local.collegeBob Schieffer College of Communication
local.departmentCommunication Studies
local.academicunitCollege of Communication
dc.type.genreThesis
local.subjectareaCommunication Studies
etd.degree.nameMaster of Science


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