Self-stigma experiences among older adults with mental health problems residing in long term care facilities: a qualitative study
Abstract
Self-stigma is linked with a variety of deleterious consequences for the stigmatised individual. Much of the past research on self-stigma focuses on younger adults; however, little is known about the self-stigma experience among institutionalised older adults with mental health problems. This study aims to explore experiences of self-stigma among older adults with mental health problems in long-term care facilities. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted. Insight into mental illness was identified as having a key influence upon the self-stigma experiences among this group. Participants shared common understandings, views, and behavioural reactions towards mental health problems. Lacking control, public stigma, sympathy, disinterest, avoidance, and fear were key themes among them. Re-conceptualising self-stigma theories and implementing interventions that aim at reducing stigmatising attitudes among this group are essential.Citation
Tzouvara V, Papadopoulos C, Randhawa G (2017) 'Self-stigma experiences among older adults with mental health problems residing in long term care facilities: a qualitative study', Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39 (5), pp.403-410.Publisher
Taylor & FrancisJournal
Issues in Mental Health NursingPubMed ID
29286837Additional Links
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01612840.2017.1383540?journalCode=imhn20Type
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0161-2840ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/01612840.2017.1383540
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