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Shame among unemployed men.

M J Eales1

  • 1Department of Social Policy and Social Science, Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London, England.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Shame was prominent in 25% of unemployed men studied, with higher rates linked to minor affective disorders. This research explores the connection between unemployment, shame, and mental health in men.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Unemployment is a significant stressor with potential psychological impacts.
  • Shame is a complex emotion that can be exacerbated by social and economic hardship.
  • Minor affective disorders are common and can influence emotional experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of shame in unemployed men.
  • To examine the association between shame and minor affective disorder in this population.
  • To explore potential vulnerability factors contributing to shame.

Main Methods:

  • Application of explicit criteria for rating feelings of shame.
  • Assessment of a sample of 80 unemployed men.
  • Statistical analysis to identify associations between shame, affective disorder, and vulnerability factors.

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Main Results:

  • Shame was prominent in 15% of the sample and present in a milder form in an additional 10%.
  • A strong association was found between prominent shame and the presence of minor affective disorder.
  • Certain vulnerability factors, though not all, were linked to minor affective disorder.

Conclusions:

  • Shame is a notable issue for a significant minority of unemployed men.
  • Minor affective disorder appears to be a key correlate of shame in this demographic.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the interplay of unemployment, shame, and mental health.