Abstract
BackgroundBecause numerous studies have revealed the negative consequences of stigmatisation, this study explores the determinants of stigma experiences. In particular, it examines whether or not part-time hospitalisation in contemporary psychiatric hospitals is associated with less stigma experiences than full-time hospitalisation.MethodsSurvey data on 378 clients of 42 wards from 8 psychiatric hospitals are used to compare full-time clients, part-time clients and clients receiving part-time care as aftercare on three dimensions of stigma experiences, while controlling for symptoms, diagnosis and clients' background characteristics.ResultsThe results reveal that part-time clients without previous full-time hospitalisation report less social rejection than clients who receive full-time hospitalisation. In contrast, clients receiving part-time treatment as aftercare do not differ significantly from full-time clients concerning social rejection. No significant results for the other stigma dimensions were found.ConclusionConcerning social rejection, immediate part-time hospitalisation could be recommended as a means of destigmatisation for clients of contemporary psychiatric hospitals.
Highlights
Because numerous studies have revealed the negative consequences of stigmatisation, this study explores the determinants of stigma experiences
Concerning social rejection, immediate part-time hospitalisation could be recommended as a means of destigmatisation for clients of contemporary psychiatric hospitals
Information concerning selfrejection and social rejection was missing for 22 clients, concerning stigma expectations for 16 clients
Summary
Because numerous studies have revealed the negative consequences of stigmatisation, this study explores the determinants of stigma experiences. Numerous public opinion studies have revealed the existence of negative stereotypes about persons with mental health problems [1,2,3,4]. They are typically considered to be dangerous, unpredictable or affected [5]. The modified labelling perspective, for example, states that negative societal attitudes become personally relevant and are translated into a concrete fear of devaluation and discrimination when persons receive psychiatric services [17,18].
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