Perceptions and Attitudes of College Students Toward Sexual Disorders: The Interplay of Stigma, Awareness and Help-Seeking Behaviour

Author(s)	Ms. Dikshita Sarma, Dr. Lokesh L
Country	India
Abstract	Sexual disorders are an important yet often overlooked aspect of health care due to widespread social stigma and cultural taboos. This study examined how college students (N = 150) perceive sexual disorders, focusing on the effects of sexual health awareness and self-stigma on their willingness to seek help. Using a quantitative approach with standardised measures, the study found that participants had a moderate level of awareness, but stigmatising attitudes significantly hindered their readiness to seek professional support. The results indicated that awareness and stigma accounted for 47% of the variance in help-seeking intentions, with stigma being a stronger negative predictor. Significant gender differences emerged, with female students showing greater awareness and more positive attitudes toward seeking help than male students.
Keywords	Keywords: attitude, perception, sexual disorders, stigma, awareness, help-seeking behaviors, college students
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-29

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