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Measuring self-stigma of mental illness in China and its implications for recovery.
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Fung, Kelvin Mang-Tak Tsang, Hector Wing-Hong Corrigan, Patrick William Lam, Chow Sing Cheung, Wai-Ming |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Abstract | This study translated and validated the Chinese Version of the Self-stigma of Mental Illness Scale (CSSMIS), which may be used to measure self-stigma of mental health consumers in China. We also examined its correlation with self-esteem, self-efficacy and psychosocial treatment compliance. A cross-sectional observational study was implemented. Some 51 males and 57 females who suffered from severe mental illness were recruited from psychiatric settings in Hong Kong. They were required to complete the Chinese Version of the Self-stigma of Mental Illness Scale, the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale and the Self-efficacy Scale. Their level of compliance during psychosocial treatment and their demographic information were recorded by their case managers. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two homologous factors for the four subscales of the CSSMIS. Factor 1 was related to the negative beliefs and consequences of having mental disorders, whereas Factor 2 was related to positive beliefs. The perceived stigma subscale and the three self-stigma subscales were strongly inter-correlated. Significant correlations were also found between almost all subscales of the CSSMIS and the remaining scales. The psychometric properties of the CSSMIS are statistically acceptable. The results also suggest that stigma played a detrimental role in undermining self-esteem, self-efficacy and psychosocial treatment compliance. Implications for recovery of mental health consumers are discussed. |
| Starting Page | 48 |
| Ending Page | 55 |
| Page Count | 8 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://stigmaandempowerment.org/images/stories/197measuringselfstigmaofmiinchina2007.pdf |
| PubMed reference number | 18018663v1 |
| Volume Number | 53 |
| Issue Number | 5 |
| Journal | The International journal of social psychiatry |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring Compliance behavior Illness (finding) Influenza virus A Hong Kong Ab:ACnc:Pt:Ser:Qn Mental Suffering Mental disorders Self Efficacy Self Esteem eyespot apparatus mental health |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
