Associations of continuum beliefs with personality disorder stigma: correlational and experimental evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

A pervasive and deeply entrenched stigma of personality disorders exists. For other mental disorders, a large body of research suggests that continuum beliefs (i.e., the endorsement of continuum perspectives on mental health and psychopathology) stimulate more favorable attitudes toward affected persons. Additionally, mental disorder classification systems increasingly incorporate continuous personality disorder models. Yet, it is unclear how continuum beliefs are related to personality disorder stigma. This study evaluated the link of continuum beliefs with personality disorder stigma based on correlational and experimental data.

Methods

A large general population sample (N = 848) completed self-report measures of continuum beliefs regarding personality disorders, d

SUBMITTER: Stricker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11343845 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature