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Perceived community disability stigma in multicultural, low-income populations: Measure development and validation
Monica M Abdul-Chani1, Christopher P Moreno2, Julie A Reeder3
1The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Psychology, United States.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|June 1, 2021
Summary
A new scale effectively measures perceived disability stigma in diverse families. Findings reveal stigma varies by ethnicity and familiarity with disability, informing targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Disability Studies
- Health Disparities
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Community disability stigma measures are lacking for multicultural families.
- Existing knowledge gaps impact care and contribute to disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- Develop and validate a bilingual (English/Spanish) perceived disability stigma scale.
- Compare perceived disability stigma with autism stigma.
- Analyze stigma variations based on parent demographics and disability familiarity.
Main Methods:
- Utilized secondary data from 522 parents of children aged 2-5 years.
- Employed confirmatory factor analysis for structural validity and internal consistency.
- Used multivariable linear regression to assess associations with sociodemographics and familiarity.
Main Results:
- The 5-item perceived disability stigma scale showed sound psychometric properties.
- Autism stigma was perceived as greater than general disability stigma.
- Latino parents reported less stigma than white parents; increased familiarity correlated with higher stigma.
Conclusions:
- The developed scale is a valid tool for assessing perceived disability stigma.
- Results highlight the need for culturally tailored approaches to address disability stigma.
- Understanding variations in stigma perception is crucial for reducing disparities in care.
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