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Drinking status and stigmatization

K M Kilty

    The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Labeling individuals as "alcoholic" or "problem drinker" can lead to stigmatization, influenced by social group. Some self-help group labels may not reduce stigma effectively.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Stigmatizing effects of alcohol-related labels are often studied via social rejection.
    • Previous research primarily used social distance scales to measure stigma.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate affective reactions to different alcohol-related labels.
    • To compare these attitudes across diverse social groups.
    • To assess the destigmatization potential of certain labels.

    Main Methods:

    • Collected affective reactions to four labels: alcoholic, problem drinker, recovered alcoholic, and social drinker.
    • Compared attitudes across urban, rural, social work student, and alcoholic samples.
    • Analyzed how social group membership influences label perception.

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    Main Results:

    • Labels 'alcoholic' and 'problem drinker' were associated with stigmatization.
    • The degree of stigmatization varied significantly based on the respondent's social group.
    • Labels used by self-help groups showed questionable destigmatization potential.

    Conclusions:

    • Labeling significantly impacts public perception and can perpetuate stigma.
    • Social group affiliation is a critical factor in the stigmatization process.
    • The effectiveness of self-help labels in reducing stigma requires further investigation for improved alcohol treatment strategies.