Abstract
Abstract Objectives: The specific aims were to: (a) assess the magnitude of stigma reported by individuals with essential tremor (ET); (b) examine whether predictors of stigma in Parkinson’s disease (PD) would be replicated with ET participants; and (c) examine the relationship between specific dependent (stigma) and independent variable items disability, social anxiety, depression. Methods: ET and PD participants completed online questionnaires assessing tremor disability, self-reported depression, social anxiety, and stigma. Results: A hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated 67% of the variance in stigma was explained by tremor disability with social anxiety significantly adding explanatory power. Discussion: Findings partially replicated those related to PD. Results provide empirical support and expand understanding of ET-related psychosocial disability. Research is needed regarding the relation between self- and perceived stigma and quality of life among individuals with ET. Interventions that have been shown to reduce tremor may also lessen stigma. Keywords: Essential tremor; Parkinson’s disease; Stigma; Tremor Disability Scale-evised; Social Anxiety
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