The Self–Stigma of Mental Illness: Implications for Self–Esteem and Self–Efficacy

摘要: Abstract Self–stigma is distinguished from perceived stigma (stereotype awareness) and presented as a three-level model: stereotype agreement, self–concurrence, self–esteem decrement. The relationships between elements of this model self–esteem, self–efficacy, depression are examined in study. In Study 1, 54 people with psychiatric disabilities completed draft version the Self–Stigma Mental Illness Scale (SSMIS) to determine internal consistency test–retest reliability composite scales. 2, 60 revised SSMIS plus instruments that represent depression. Stereotype awareness was found not be significantly associated three levels self–stigma. remaining were intercorrelated. Self–concurrence decrement measures self–efficacy. These associations remained significant after partia...