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Associations of Perceived Discrimination With Impaired Functioning in a Population Sample With Psychological Distress
Psychiatry
|March 27, 2018
Summary
Discrimination against individuals with mental health conditions is linked to significant impairments in daily functioning. Reducing this stigma could improve social and work productivity for this population.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Public Health
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Perceived discrimination based on mental health status is a significant concern.
- Understanding its impact on functioning is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between perceived discrimination and impaired functioning in individuals experiencing psychological distress.
- To identify specific domains of discrimination that impact functioning.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the California Health Interview Survey with a sample experiencing psychological distress.
- Assessed perceived discrimination across social, partner, institutional, and work domains.
- Measured impaired functioning by days out of role, adjusting for demographics and distress severity.
Main Results:
- Total perceived discrimination scores were significantly associated with increased days out of role.
- Model-based simulation indicated a substantial reduction in days out of role if discrimination were removed.
- High correlations among discrimination domain scores limited domain-specific conclusions.
Conclusions:
- Perceived discrimination contributes to impaired functioning across various social roles for individuals with mental illness.
- Reducing discrimination may enhance social functioning and work productivity.
- Further research is needed to clarify domain-specific impacts of discrimination.
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