Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Understanding Self-Concept

Understanding Self-Concept

The self-concept encompasses individuals' beliefs about themselves, structured through cognitive frameworks known as self-schemas. These schemas function as mental representations of specific traits or behaviors, influencing how self-relevant information is perceived, processed, and remembered. For example, individuals who are schematic for body weight are more likely to interpret routine experiences—such as dining out or shopping—through the lens of that trait. Conversely, those...

Self-Schemas

Self-Schemas

In general, a schema is a mental construct consisting of a cluster or collection of related concepts (Bartlett, 1932). There are many different types of schemata, and they all have one thing in common: schemata are a method of organizing information that allows the brain to work more efficiently. When a schema is activated, the brain makes immediate assumptions about the person or object being observed.

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about...

Self-Concept

Self-Concept

Self-concept is the cognitive and emotional understanding individuals hold about their identity. It evolves through various developmental stages, beginning in infancy and maturing as children grow. This concept influences how individuals perceive their abilities, interact with others, and manage challenges throughout life.
Infancy and Emerging Recognition
During infancy, self-concept is virtually nonexistent. Babies do not distinguish themselves as separate entities and often mistake their...

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia, a term introduced by Swiss psychiatrist Eugen Bleuler in 1911, describes a severe psychological disorder marked by profound disruptions in attention, thought processes, language, emotion, and interpersonal relationships. The core feature of schizophrenia is psychosis — a state characterized by a fundamental detachment from reality. This disconnection manifests through distorted logic, impaired perception, and atypical behavior, severely affecting the lives of those...

Negative and Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Negative and Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Negative symptoms of schizophrenia indicate a reduction or absence of typical behaviors and emotional responses found in healthy individuals, while positive symptoms reflect an excess or distortion of normal functioning.
Negative Symptoms
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia manifest as deficits in normal emotional and behavioral functioning, profoundly impacting daily life. Individuals with schizophrenia often display a flat affect, characterized by a near-total absence of emotional expression,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Concept synthesis of ethical resilience in nurses.

Nursing ethics·2025

Same author

Anti-inflammatory effects of heat-killed Lactiplantibacillus argentoratensis BBLB001 on a gut inflammation co-culture cell model and dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis mouse model.

International immunopharmacology·2024

Same author

The self-concept of person with chronic schizophrenia in Japan.

Neuropsychopharmacology reports·2018

Same author

Mixed HCV Infection of Genotype 1B and Other Genotypes Influences Non-response during Daclatasvir + Asunaprevir Combination Therapy.

Acta medica Okayama·2018

Same author

Magnetically Responsive Assemblies of Polymer-Brush-Decorated Nanoparticle Clusters That Exhibit Structural Color.

Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids·2018

Same author

Intervention Program to Improve Executive Functions and Enhance Planning Abilities of Patients With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder.

Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses·2018

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 4, 2026

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice

Published on: February 7, 2025

Self-stigma in schizophrenia: a concept analysis.

Yoshimi Omori¹, Chizuru Mori, Ann H White

¹University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan; University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, USA.

|January 9, 2014

Summary

Self-stigma in schizophrenia impacts patient well-being and treatment engagement. Further research is essential to define self-stigma and develop targeted interventions for schizophrenia patients.

Keywords:

Holistic health psychiatric/mental health rehabilitation

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research

Published on: December 15, 2023

A Modified Mirror Test as a Visual Guide for the Self-awareness Trait in Wild Antarctica Penguins, Pygoscelis adeliae

A Modified Mirror Test as a Visual Guide for the Self-awareness Trait in Wild Antarctica Penguins, Pygoscelis adeliae

Published on: July 8, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice

Behavioral Tasks for Examining Identity Recognition In Mice

Published on: February 7, 2025

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research

Author Spotlight: Unveiling Mechanisms of Stress Resilience - Significant Findings, Advancements, and Future Research

Published on: December 15, 2023

A Modified Mirror Test as a Visual Guide for the Self-awareness Trait in Wild Antarctica Penguins, Pygoscelis adeliae

A Modified Mirror Test as a Visual Guide for the Self-awareness Trait in Wild Antarctica Penguins, Pygoscelis adeliae

Published on: July 8, 2025

Area of Science:

Psychiatry and Mental Health
Social Psychology

Background:

Self-stigma is a significant concern in schizophrenia, influencing patient outcomes.
The precise definition and characteristics of self-stigma require further clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the phenomenon of self-stigma in schizophrenia.
To refine the definition of self-stigma within the context of schizophrenia.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis.
Examination of existing studies on stigma and self-stigma in mental illness.

Main Results:

Self-stigma negatively affects well-being and treatment adherence in schizophrenia.
Distinctions between general stigma and self-stigma are often blurred.
Lack of illness awareness, common in schizophrenia, is under-explored in self-stigma research.

Conclusions:

Further research is necessary to fully understand self-stigma in schizophrenia.
Interventions aimed at reducing self-stigma in schizophrenia patients are needed.
Clearer definitions and targeted approaches are crucial for addressing self-stigma.