Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Psychology
Date of Award
12-2013
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Jodi Polaha
Committee Members
Stacey Williams, Steve Marshall
Abstract
Technology is a promising means for increasing rural individuals’ access to behavioral healthcare. However, the range of technology use in rural areas is currently unknown. The aims of this study were to examine the use of technology in rural areas, the relationship between technology use and willingness to access pediatric mental health services via videoconferencing, and this relationship within the context of other critical variables linked to service uptake. Data were collected at 2 pediatric primary care clinics. While no significant relationship was found between technology use and willingness to use videoconferencing, a significant relationship emerged between previous service seeking and willingness to use videoconferencing. These findings indicate the need for more research examining other variables’ relationships to willingness to seek help via technology, such as general help-seeking attitudes, unfamiliarity with videoconferencing services, or other variables included in previously established models of technology adoption.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Lilly, Courtney E., "Technology Use in Rural Appalachia: A Pilot Study of the Implications for Pediatric Behavioral Health" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2295. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2295
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
Included in
Clinical Psychology Commons, Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Counseling Psychology Commons, Health Communication Commons