The influence of experiences of stigma on recovery: Mediating roles of internalized stigma, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Experiencing stigmatization regarding mental illness has harmful effects on recovery from serious mental illness (SMI). Stigma experiences can also lead to internalized stigma, the cognitive and emotional internalization of negative stereotypes, and application of those stereotypes to one's self. Internalized stigma may lead to additional harms, including decrements in self-esteem and self-efficacy. Therefore, this study examined the effects of stigmatization experiences on recovery-related outcomes through internalized stigma, self-esteem, and self-efficacy in a single comprehensive model.

Methods

Adults with SMI (n = 516) completed standardized measures assessing the variables of interest during baseline assessments for 2 randomized controlled trials. In a second

SUBMITTER: Jahn DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6928452 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature