APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Decisions, Decisions: Exploring Word Choice and Gender to Understand Psychiatric Treatment Preferences
- Jessica Duda
McLean Hospital - Hans Schroder
McLean Hospital - Sindes Dawood
The Pennsylvania State University - Jason Moser
Michigan State University
Abstract
We examined undergraduates’ hypothetical psychiatric treatment preferences and explanations for their choice. We used LIWC software to analyze differences in cognitive and affective words depending on treatment choice and gender. Results reveal significant gender differences in treatment preferences and thematic differences in word choice depending on gender and treatment preference.
Cognitive Processes