| Examining attribution model of self-stigma on social support and psychological well-being among people with HIV+/AIDS. | |
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PMID: 17223239 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Among various infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS is considered to be one of the most stigmatizing conditions. Using a prospective design, the present study attempted to test the attributional pathway from perceived control to responsibility to self-blame and finally to self-stigmatization, and to examine the social and psychological sequelae of stigma among a sample of 119 people with HIV/AIDS (PWHA) in Hong Kong. Structural equation modeling findings showed that the model had good fit to the data. Although the linkage between the attributions of control, responsibility, and blame was confirmed, the relationship of blame to self-stigma was not significant. Self-stigma was found to dampen social support and lead to psychological distress half a year later. The present study challenged the adequacy of attributional factors in understanding self-stigmatization and demonstrated the impact of stigma on psychological adjustment among PWHA. |
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Authors:
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Winnie W S Mak; Rebecca Y M Cheung; Rita W Law; Jean Woo; Patrick C K Li; Rita W Y Chung |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2007-01-16 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Social science & medicine (1982) Volume: 64 ISSN: 0277-9536 ISO Abbreviation: Soc Sci Med Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-26 Completed Date: 2007-06-05 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8303205 Medline TA: Soc Sci Med Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1549-59 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. wwsmak@psy.cuhk.edu.hk |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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psychology* Adaptation, Psychological Adult Female Hong Kong Humans Male Models, Psychological* Prejudice* Prospective Studies Questionnaires Rejection (Psychology) Self Concept* Social Support* Stress, Psychological |
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