Abstract
ABSTRACT To explore effective overcoming strategies for the social stigma experienced by families of persons with mental illness (PWMI), this study examined the impact of group identification on affiliate stigma and empowerment, mediated by stigma resistance. The participants comprised 227 family members of PWMI who utilised services provided by community-based organisations in Korea. The finding of the study showed that sociodemographic factors, particularly education level, had a significant impact on empowerment. In addition, group identification was positively associated with stigma resistance. Furthermore, higher stigma resistance was associated with significantly lower levels of affiliate stigma and higher levels of empowerment. Moreover, group identification significantly indirectly affects affiliate stigma and empowerment by stigma resistance. These findings highlight the importance of social bonds and support in combating stigma, suggesting that active engagement in group-based advocacy and support groups can enhance empowerment for families of PWMI.
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