Credible Evidence Evaluation
The research by Vogt, Fox and Di Leone (2014) explained the relationship between personal beliefs about mental health and social stigma and the reluctance to seek treatment. The findings of this study were consistent with previous ones and reiterated that beliefs by veterans concerning mental health were a barrier to seeking treatment (Vogt, Fox & Di Leone, 2014). About one-third of the participants also reported that they were reluctant to seek medical intervention because of the fear of stigma at work. The study also revealed that veterans with mental health problems such as PTSD and depression were more likely to report negative beliefs of mental health as compared to their counterparts with no underlying mental health problems.
The research article was published in 2014, making it timely and relevant to the topic. The information comes from a body of authority; Dwayne Vogt is a research health scientist who holds a PhD on the same, while Di Leone holds a PhD in medicine. Their professional backgrounds and expertise in the field add credibility to this research. The researchers have also mentioned other bodies of authority such as organizations and authors who have expertise in the topic. The intended audience for the journal are experts, students and professors. The research is relevant to my topic because it focuses on the reasons why veterans fail to seek medical intervention for their mental health problems.
Using credible sources will validate my claims and arguments rendering them useful to people with PTSD. My action plan becomes legitimate once it is supported by credible evidence outside of which it remains an opinion. The research aligns with the operant conditioning theory. The veteran’s reluctance to seek treatment is strengthened by the stigma that they are likely to face at work once they seek treatment. The classical conditioning theory also applies to this research because most veterans with mental health illnesses have preconceived negative beliefs about mental health (Myers & DeWall, 2020). Keeping treatment at bay is hence an automatic response to their negative attitudes.
The research maintains ethical standards by keeping the identities of the participants private and confidential. The participants voluntarily agreed to take part in the research and were reminded in the weeks before the survey. The weekly reminders gave them time to decide whether or not to participate. Out of the 2,950 participants approached, only 707 returned complete copies of the survey. The researchers achieved informed consent by explaining what the research involved before the survey to give the participants a chance to understand what the research is all about, its risk and benefits. Additionally, the research paper also shows respect for intellectual property by giving credit to other researchers and organizations whose contributions have been impactful in carrying out the research.
References
Vogt, D., Fox, A. B., & Di Leone, B. A. (2014). Mental health beliefs and their relationship with treatment-seeking among US OEF/OIF veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27(3), 307-313.
Myers, D., & DeWall, C. (2020). Psychology in everyday life.
Vogt, D., Fox, A. B., & Di Leone, B. A. L. (2014). Mental health beliefs and their relationship
with treatment-seeking among U.S. OEF/OIF veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27,
307-313. doi:10.1002/jts
Vogt, D., Fox, A. B., & Di Leone, B. A. L. (2014). Mental health beliefs and their relationship
with treatment-seeking among U.S. OEF/OIF veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27,
307-313. doi:10.1002/jts
Vogt, D., Fox, A. B., & Di Leone, B. A. L. (2014). Mental health beliefs and their relationship
with treatment-seeking among U.S. OEF/OIF veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27,
307-313. doi:10.1002/jts
Vogt, D., Fox, A. B., & Di Leone, B. A. L. (2014). Mental health beliefs and their relationship
with treatment-seeking among U.S. OEF/OIF veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27,
307-313. doi:10.1002/jts