Abstract
The present study tested the mediating role of affiliate stigma on the relationships between face concern with psychological
distress and subjective burden among caregivers of people with severe mental illnesses. One hundred and eight Chinese caregivers
in Hong Kong were surveyed. Based on Baron and Kenny’s (J Pers Soc Psychol 51:1173–1182, 1986) approach, affiliate stigma was found to serve as a partial mediator between face concern and caregiver distress and a full
mediator between face concern and subjective burden. Cultural linkage of stigma and caregiver outcomes was identified, suggesting
that researchers and practitioners should use a culturally sensitive approach to understand caregivers’ experience and alleviate
their stigma.
distress and subjective burden among caregivers of people with severe mental illnesses. One hundred and eight Chinese caregivers
in Hong Kong were surveyed. Based on Baron and Kenny’s (J Pers Soc Psychol 51:1173–1182, 1986) approach, affiliate stigma was found to serve as a partial mediator between face concern and caregiver distress and a full
mediator between face concern and subjective burden. Cultural linkage of stigma and caregiver outcomes was identified, suggesting
that researchers and practitioners should use a culturally sensitive approach to understand caregivers’ experience and alleviate
their stigma.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-5
- DOI 10.1007/s10597-011-9422-9
- Authors
- Winnie W. S. Mak, Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, Department of Psychology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, USA
- Journal Community Mental Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-2789
- Print ISSN 0010-3853