Adult Korean Americans: Their attitudes toward seeking professional counseling services

This exploratory study examined the attitudes of 157 adult Korean Americans, who routinely gather at a community center, about obtaining professional counseling services. Data gathered from self-report instruments were used to determine gender, income, and educational differences and preferences for seeking sources of help. No significant gender or income level differences were found among the participants with respect to their attitudes in procuring professional counseling. However, study-participants with higher levels of education indicated more positive attitudes about securing professional assistance. Also significant differences were found between female and male respondents regarding their preferences for helpseeking. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.