Identification Reduces Stigma of Mental Ill-Health: A Community-Based Study
| Autor: | Paul W. G. Surgenor, Michelle Kearns, Orla T. Muldoon, Rachel M. Msetfi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Male Health (social science) Social Stigma Stigma (botany) 050109 social psychology 050105 experimental psychology Social group Social support Young Adult Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Social identity theory Applied Psychology Stereotyping Social Identification Mental Disorders 05 social sciences Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Social Support Mental illness medicine.disease Mental health Identification (information) Female Ill health Psychology Social psychology |
| Zdroj: | American journal of community psychology. 61(1-2) |
| ISSN: | 1573-2770 |
| Popis: | The stigma surrounding mental ill-health is an important issue that affects likelihood of diagnosis and uptake of services, as those affected may work to avoid exposure, judgment, or any perceived loss in status associated with their mental ill-health. In this study, we drew upon social identity theory to examine how social group membership might influence the stigma surrounding mental ill-health. Participants from two urban centers in Ireland (N = 626) completed a survey measuring stigma of mental health, perceived social support as well as identification with two different social groups (community and religion). Mediation analysis showed that subjective identification with religious and community groups led to greater perceived social support and consequently lower perceived stigma of mental ill-health. Furthermore, findings indicated that high identification with more than one social group can lead to enhanced social resources, and that identification with a religious group was associated with greater community identification. This study thus extends the evidence base of group identification by demonstrating its relationship with stigma of mental ill-health, while also reinforcing how multiple identities can interact to enhance social resources crucial for well-being. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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