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Correlates and consequences of internalized stigma for people living with mental illness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. |
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Social Science and Medicine, 71(12), December 2010, pp.2150-2161. |
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0277-9536 |
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This article presents findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis of research exploring the empirical relationship between internalised stigma and a range of sociodemographic, psychosocial, and psychiatric variables for people who live with mental illness. A literature review was conducted on all articles published in English that assessed a statistical relationship between internalised stigma and at least one other variable for adults who live with mental illness. Data from 45 articles were extracted for meta-analyses. None of the sociodemographic variables that were included in the study were strongly correlated with levels of internalised stigma. Findings revealed a negative relationship between internalised stigma and a range of psychosocial variables such as hope, self-esteem, and empowerment. Internalised stigma was positively associated with psychiatric symptom severity and negatively associated with treatment adherence. The review draws attention to the lack of research in this area of study which has inhibited the clinical relevance of findings related to internalised stigma. The study also highlights the need for greater attention on the true nature of the relationship between internalised stigma and other psychosocial variables. |
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adults; mental health problems; self-esteem; stereotyped attitudes; stigma; systematic reviews; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=e75b674d-8acf-4b03-b42c-b7cd7c066000 |
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