Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 13, 2026

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
Published on: February 22, 2018
How Self-Stigma Fuels Negative Coping Strategies During COVID-19: Behavioral Pathways Through Negative Emotions and
Yifeng Wang1,2, Kan Shi1,2, Shuhui Xu2,3,4
1Laboratory of Ecological Civilization and Environmental Management, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China.
Abstract:
From a social epidemiology perspective, this study examines self-stigma among COVID-19 quarantine populations and its influence on negative coping strategies. An online survey of 292 residents from quarantine and non-quarantine zones assessed self-stigma, negative emotions, inspirational motivation, and coping behaviors. Results showed that quarantined individuals experienced higher negative emotions and lower inspirational motivation than non-quarantined individuals. Self-stigma was positively linked to negative emotions and maladaptive coping, and negatively linked to inspirational motivation. Mediation analysis revealed that negative emotions and inspirational motivation partially explained the effect of self-stigma on negative coping strategies. These findings highlight self-stigma as a significant social determinant affecting emotional and behavioral responses during quarantine. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating stigma assessment into mental health monitoring and suggests implementing stigma-reduction interventions to enhance psychological resilience in pandemic settings.
More Related Videos
12:55Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
Published on: September 27, 2020
06:55An Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Protocol for Instigating Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Changes and Negative Health Outcomes in Rodents
Published on: December 2, 2015
Related Concept Videos
Coping Strategies: Emotion Focused
Self-Serving Bias
Psychological Responses to Stress
Protecting Self-Esteem
Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping
Negative and Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Negative Symptoms
Negative symptoms of schizophrenia manifest as deficits in normal emotional and behavioral functioning, profoundly impacting daily life. Individuals with schizophrenia often display a flat affect, characterized by a near-total absence of emotional expression,...