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  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Stigma surrounding mental illness is widely acknowledged.
  • Inter-group stigma among individuals with different mental illnesses within psychiatric settings is under-researched.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the phenomenon of stigma and hierarchy formation among psychiatric inpatients.
  • To examine the specific experience of individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum psychotic disorders at the bottom of this hierarchy.
  • To analyze the power dynamics between stigmatized groups, specifically those with substance use/mood disorders and those with psychotic disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes a personal perspective informed by the author's experiences.
  • Applies sociological theories, including Goffman's concept of total institutions and Tajfel's social identity theory.
  • Analyzes the formation of in-groups and out-groups within a psychiatric hospital.

Main Results:

  • Hierarchies are established within psychiatric hospitals based on diagnosis and symptomatology.
  • Patients with psychotic disorders experience significant stigma and marginalization from those with less severe diagnoses.
  • Individuals with substance use and mood disorders can exert power over patients with psychotic disorders, reinforcing marginalization.

Conclusions:

  • Patients quickly identify their position within the established hierarchy upon admission.
  • Recommendations are proposed to mitigate stigma associated with psychotic disorders in popular culture.
  • Addressing inter-group stigma is crucial for improving the hospital environment for all patients.