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Which factors affect internalized stigmatization in adolescents with mental disorders?
Gül Dikeç1, Öznur Bilaç2, Cansın Kardelen2
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Fenerbahce University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Summary
Adolescents with mental disorders experience internalized stigma, influenced by gender and hospitalization history. Psychosocial programs can help reduce this stigma and boost resilience.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Stigma Research
Background:
- Internalized stigma significantly impacts adolescents with mental health conditions.
- Understanding contributing factors is crucial for developing effective interventions.
- Adolescent mental disorders require targeted support to mitigate negative psychological effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with internalized stigmatization in adolescents diagnosed with mental disorders.
- To quantify the influence of demographic and clinical variables on self-stigma in this population.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study was conducted involving 123 adolescents at a university hospital.
- Data collected using a Personal Information form and the Internalized Stigmatization of Mental Illness-Adolescent Form (ISMI-AF).
- Statistical analysis identified independent variables predicting ISMI-AF scores.
Main Results:
- Gender and the number of hospitalizations were significant predictors of internalized stigmatization.
- These variables explained 18% of the variance in the total ISMI-AF scores.
- The findings highlight specific demographic and clinical factors influencing self-stigma in adolescents.
Conclusions:
- Gender and hospitalization history are key factors in adolescent internalized stigma.
- Development of targeted psychosocial programs is recommended.
- Interventions should aim to decrease internalized stigma and enhance psychological resilience in adolescents.
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