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A stigma-conscious framework for resilience and posttraumatic change
Danielle D King1, Gabrielle Lopiano2, Elisa S M Fattoracci1
1Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University.
Stigma significantly impacts resilience and posttraumatic change (PTC) by depleting resources. A new framework integrates stigma to better understand and support diverse groups facing adversity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Stigmatized groups experience unique adversities and resource depletion.
- Existing resilience and posttraumatic growth models overlook the impact of stigma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a stigma-conscious framework for resilience and posttraumatic change (PTC).
- To enhance the realism and generalizability of resilience research for stigmatized populations.
Main Methods:
- Drawing from Conservation of Resources Theory.
- Developing a multilevel framework to explain stigma's influence on resource mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Stigmatization directly impacts resilience and PTC.
- Stigma indirectly influences resilience and PTC by affecting resource availability and management.
- The framework offers a more comprehensive understanding of resilience and posttraumatic change.
Conclusions:
- Integrating stigma into resilience and posttraumatic change research is crucial.
- The proposed framework advances conceptualizations, operationalizations, and interventions for diverse groups.
- Scholars are encouraged to adopt a stigma-conscious approach in future research and applications.
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