Previous research has shown the importance of time perspectives (TP) in future-oriented
decision making. However, the possible associations between time perspectives and
seeking out psychological help in need have not been examined extensively, especially
taking further influencing factors into consideration. Therefore, this study aimed
to assess associations between personal time perspectives, stigma, socio-economic
factors, and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help (ATTSPPH) in
a sample of adults in the general population in Hungary (N=273) aged 18-84 (mean=28.47,
SD= 10.31). Multivariate regression analyses found that attitudes towards seeking
professional psychological help were inversely associated with stigma, and residing
outside of the capital city and positively associated with female gender. None of
the time perspectives were associated with help-seeking. The results are discussed
regarding the importance of mental health in Hungary.
