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Bahala na si Batman: Assessing the Factors of Mental Check-up Resistance Among Marginalized Individuals: Basis for Improved Mental Health Awareness Program

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Andrea Joana Ballesteros , Kristine Nicole Vicencio , Angelica Mica Garcia , Girlie Kien Magpantay , Mikhaela Calderon
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2026, 53 (6), 738-745, DOI: https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.530608, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This study focuses on assessing the factors of mental health consultation resistance among marginalized individuals. A total of 397 respondents participated in the study. The researcher created a self-made questionnaire, which is a 10-item 5-Point Likert Scale that measures six factors, such as Cultural Belief, Influence of social media, Economic Barriers, Negative Bias/Stigma, Fear, and Access to Mental Health Services. Respondents were profiled according to age, sex, highest educational attainment, income level, and living status. The findings underscore the need for targeted mental health awareness programs that are culturally sensitive, accessible, and rooted in community engagement. These programs must also address misinformation and reinforce the role of credible mental health professionals. This study offers data-driven insights to inform policy-making and the development of mental health interventions for underserved communities.
Keywords resistance awareness program quantitative data marginalized individuals mental health consultation
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This paper St. Dominic College of Asia — Philippines St. Dominic College of … 5 authors Andrea Joana Ballesteros — corresponding author AB Andrea Joana Ballesteros ✉ Kristine Nicole Vicencio KV Kristine Nicole Vicencio Angelica Mica Garcia AG Angelica Mica Garcia Girlie Kien Magpantay GM Girlie Kien Magpantay Mikhaela Calderon MC Mikhaela Calderon

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Bibliographic Information

Andrea Joana Ballesteros, Kristine Nicole Vicencio, Angelica Mica Garcia, Girlie Kien Magpantay, Mikhaela Calderon, (2026). Bahala na si Batman: Assessing the Factors of Mental Check-up Resistance Among Marginalized Individuals: Basis for Improved Mental Health Awareness Program, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 53(6): 738-745
Bibtex Citation
@article{andrea_joana_ballesteros2026pemj,
author = {Andrea Joana Ballesteros and Kristine Nicole Vicencio and Angelica Mica Garcia and Girlie Kien Magpantay and Mikhaela Calderon},
title = {Bahala na si Batman: Assessing the Factors of Mental Check-up Resistance Among Marginalized Individuals: Basis for Improved Mental Health Awareness Program},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2026},
volume = {53},
number = {6},
pages = {738-745},
doi = {10.70838/pemj.530608},
url = {https://scimatic.org/show_manuscript/7414}
}
APA Citation
Ballesteros, A.J., Vicencio, K.N., Garcia, A.M., Magpantay, G.K., Calderon, M., (2026). Bahala na si Batman: Assessing the Factors of Mental Check-up Resistance Among Marginalized Individuals: Basis for Improved Mental Health Awareness Program. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 53(6), 738-745. https://doi.org/10.70838/pemj.530608

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