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What predicts stigmatisation about schizophrenia? Results from a general population survey examining its underlying cognitive, affective and behavioural factors
Thonon, Bénédicte; Larøi, Frank
2017In Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches, 9 (2), p. 99-109
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Keywords :
stigmatization; schizophrenia; prejudice
Abstract :
[en] Stigmatisation towards individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia (SZ individuals) remains an important problem, yet few studies to date have examined a theoretically comprehensive set of predictors of stigmatisation. This study aimed to evaluate cognitive, emotional and behavioural aspects of stigmatisation towards SZ individuals in the Belgian general population in order to better understand its underlying factors. A sample of 544 participants completed online questionnaires assessing common stereotypes regarding schizophrenia, desired social distance, level of contact and the Behaviours from Intergroup Affect and Stereotypes map. Most respondents believed SZ individuals are unpredictable and have a poor prognosis. Around 10% believed that they are dangerous. The most frequently reported emotions were pity and fear. Around 65% of the sample indicated that they would have positive behavioural reactions (passive/active facilitation). Around 33% of the sample indicated that they would distance themselves from SZ individuals, and around 20% would flee if in contact with a SZ individual. Fear and stereotypes of dangerousness and incompetence best predicted these fleeing and avoidance reactions. Fear was also explained by stereotypes of dangerousness and unpredictability. These factors should be accounted for when developing anti-stigma campaigns. The effect of contact should be further investigated.
Disciplines :
Theoretical & cognitive psychology
Author, co-author :
Thonon, Bénédicte  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de Psychologie > Psychologie clinique cognitive et comportementale
Larøi, Frank;  Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
Language :
English
Title :
What predicts stigmatisation about schizophrenia? Results from a general population survey examining its underlying cognitive, affective and behavioural factors
Publication date :
2017
Journal title :
Psychosis: Psychological, Social and Integrative Approaches
ISSN :
1752-2447
eISSN :
1752-2439
Publisher :
Routledge, United States
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Pages :
99-109
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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