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From: The role of psychological distress, stigma and coping strategies on help-seeking intentions in a sample of Italian college students

Fig. 2

Hypothesized Structural Equation Model based on the correlation analysis. Note. The ellipses represent the latent constructs; the rectangles represent the observed variables (or indicator when related to a latent construct). Dashed lines indicate the theoretical relationships to be tested and validated by data through the Structural Equation Model approach. Based on correlation analysis results, the mutual associations (A-E) between distress, stigma, coping strategies and help seeking intentions were all plausible. A relationship mainly due to PSOSH score related with Brief-COPE Avoidance/Dysfunctional St., and to SSOSH related with Brief-COPE Problem-Focused St.; B relationship mainly due to USS score related with Brief-COPE Avoidance/Dysfunctional St.; C relationship mainly due to Brief-COPE Problem-Focused St. related with GHSQ –Seeking professional help for suicidal thoughts; D relationship mainly due to USS score related with PSOSH score; E relationship mainly due to SSOSH score related with GHSQ–Seeking professional help for suicidal thoughts and emotional/personal problems.

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