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An Investigation of the Relations Between Student Knowledge, Personal Contact, and Attitudes Toward Individuals With Schizophrenia

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: A survey of 118 MSW students was conducted to examine the relationship between social work students' knowledge about, contact with, and attitudes toward persons with schizophrenia. Hierarchical regression analyses indicated that students' knowledge about and contact with persons with schizophrenia were significantly related to better attitudes toward this population. Moderated multiple regression analyses revealed a significant interaction between knowledge about and contact with persons with schizophrenia, such that knowledge was only related to positive attitudes among students who had more personal contact with persons with the illness. Implications for social work training in severe mental illness are discussed (99 words).

Source: Journal of Social Work Education

DOI: 10.5175/jswe.2008.200700009

Authors: Shaun M. Eack, Christina E. Newhill

Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health