The nature and correlates of community mental health ideology in community mental health centers

Five hundred ninety-five staff at 20 CMHCs were surveyed as part of a large study of mental health worker roles. Data on the endorsement of the ideology of community mental health (CMHI) were obtained. Significant associations were found between ideology and level of education and time allocated to Direct and Indirect Services. Different patterns were noted when specific occupations were considered. Significant associations were also found between CMHI and organizational personal role and role discrepancy. Significant increments in the variance associated with CMHI were accounted for by personal role definition and time spent in Direct and Indirect Services. The absolute level of CMHI among staff was not high. The extent to which CMHCs are carrying out the ideology and the implications of this for the future of the movement is questioned.

Human services · Ideology · Mental health · Political science · Psychiatry · Variance (accounting) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Health, psychology, and well-being · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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