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Psychological Distress and Subjective Burden of Caregivers of People with Mental Illness: The Role of Affiliate Stigma and Face Concern

verfasst von: Winnie W. S. Mak, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 3/2012

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Abstract

The present study tested the mediating role of affiliate stigma on the relationships between face concern with psychological distress and subjective burden among caregivers of people with severe mental illnesses. One hundred and eight Chinese caregivers in Hong Kong were surveyed. Based on Baron and Kenny’s (J Pers Soc Psychol 51:1173–1182, 1986) approach, affiliate stigma was found to serve as a partial mediator between face concern and caregiver distress and a full mediator between face concern and subjective burden. Cultural linkage of stigma and caregiver outcomes was identified, suggesting that researchers and practitioners should use a culturally sensitive approach to understand caregivers’ experience and alleviate their stigma.

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Titel: Psychological Distress and Subjective Burden of Caregivers of People with Mental Illness: The Role of Affiliate Stigma and Face Concern
verfasst von: Winnie W. S. Mak
Rebecca Y. M. Cheung
Publikationsdatum: 01.06.2012
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-011-9422-9

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