Relationship Decision Factors, Self-Esteem, and Perceived Stigma Among Abused Women

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to give light to the experiences of working women and women leaders who are also victims of domestic violence. This study may inspire women from all walks of life and to give voice to the abused women to stand for their rights in advancing gender equality and development. Five informants from Matanao, Davao del Sur were selected through purposive sampling on February 18, 2017, for an in-depth interview. The research design employed in this study was phenomenology as it explained well the experiences and perspectives of women leaders on domestic violence. The results of the interview were transcribed, translated, and coded to produce themes. Several issues escalated as regards to the narratives of working women leaders who are abused at home, the following were the themes: anxiety and signs of depression, prejudice, low self-esteem, and poor disposition, and resilience. As to their insights that they can share with other women and to the academe: disputing chauvinism, the optimistic outlook in life, faith in God, tenets on leadership, and gender distinctions.

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Self-Esteem and Stigma Among Persons With Schizophrenia: Implications for Mental Health

Care Management Journals ◽

10.1891/cmaj.6.3.139 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 139-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Melinda Berge ◽

Molly Ranney

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Selection Criteria ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Management Model ◽

Perceived Stigma ◽

Mental Health Clinics ◽

Health Clinics ◽

Persons With Schizophrenia ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between perceived stigma and self-esteem among adults with schizophrenia. The sample was drawn from three outpatient public mental health clinics in Southern California in September to November 2002. The following selection criteria were used to identify 31 respondents: (1) a diagnosis of schizophrenia and (2) stable symptoms. Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Stigma was measured using the Devaluation-Discrimination Measure. The strongest areas of stigma reported by those surveyed were related to hospitalization. The self-esteem of the respondents was moderately high. A Pearson’s r correlation indicated that there was a significant, moderately strong correlation, with a higher level of perceived stigma associated with a lower level of self-esteem. Findings suggest that using a strengths-based approach and a recovery case management model is recommended to decrease stigma and promote self-esteem among persons with schizophrenia.

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Factors Related To Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Shelter-Based Abused Women

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/1077801218790700 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 401-420 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Irene E. Jonker ◽

Danielle A. M. Lako ◽

Mariëlle D. Beijersbergen ◽

Marit Sijbrandij ◽

Albert M. van Hemert ◽

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Keyword(s):

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Traumatic Stress ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Abused Women ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

Negatively Associated ◽

Symptoms Of Depression ◽

Post Traumatic

In this study, linear mixed-effects regression analyses were used to examine whether sociodemographic variables, abuse-related variables, and well-being variables were associated with symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in abused women residing in shelters. Results pointed out that symptoms of depression severity were positively associated with migration background and the experience of physical abuse and negatively associated with self-esteem and social support. PTSD symptoms were positively associated with the experience of sexual abuse and negatively associated with self-esteem. Within women’s shelters, staff could be sensitive to improving the social integration of women, especially those with a non-Dutch background, and strengthening the women’s social networks and their self-esteem.

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The impact of a CBT-based bipolar disorder psychoeducation group on views about diagnosis, perceived recovery, self-esteem and stigma

The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist ◽

10.1017/s1754470x19000308 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Thomas Richardson ◽

Lucy White

Keyword(s):

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Illness Perception ◽

Case Series ◽

Self Esteem ◽

List Type ◽

Sense Of Control ◽

Perceived Stigma ◽

Cognitive Behaviour ◽

The Impact

AbstractPrevious research has shown that psychoeducation for bipolar disorder (BD) improves symptoms and reduces relapse risk, but there is little research on how this impacts stigma, perceived recovery and views about diagnosis. The aim of this study was to explore whether a cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)-based 12-week BD psychoeducation group conducted in a community mental health team for adults impacted perceived stigma, diagnosis-related self-esteem, recovery and views about diagnosis. The case series pre- and post-group had 23 participants across three groups. The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, views on Manic Depression Questionnaire, Bipolar Recovery Questionnaire and author-constructed questions were completed pre and post. Twenty participants completed the group. An intent-to-treat repeated measures multiple analysis of variance showed significantly improved perceived recovery and improvements in sense of control and understanding around their diagnosis. Other specific questions such as understanding of triggers and impact of thinking patterns also improved. However, there was no change in the perceived stigma or self-esteem associated with living with BD. CBT-based psychoeducation groups may help improve perceived recovery and factors such as sense of control in BD. However, there appears to be no impact on stigma and self-esteem, and the role of non-specific factors needs to be examined further.Key learning aims (1)To raise awareness of the impact of stigma and self-esteem in bipolar disorder.(2)To understand the content and structure of CBT-based psychoeducation groups.(3)To consider the potential benefits of CBT-based psychoeducation groups beyond symptoms and relapse reduction on factors such as perceived recovery.

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The Effect of Perceived Stigma of Game Users on Game Addiction: The Mediating Effect of Self-Esteem

THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY ◽

10.23844/kjcp.2021.11.33.4.1597 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 1597-1621

Author(s):

Seung-Mo LEE ◽

Seo-Hee Kim ◽

Sung-Man Shin

Keyword(s):

Self Esteem ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Perceived Stigma ◽

Game Addiction

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Factors that mediate between child sexual abuse and adult psychological outcome

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700028154 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 127-142 ◽

Cited By ~ 86

Author(s):

S. E. Romans ◽

J. L. Martin ◽

J. C. Anderson ◽

M. L. O'Shea ◽

P. E. Mullen

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽

Community Sample ◽

Psychiatric Morbidity ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Abused Women ◽

School Factors ◽

Psychological Outcome ◽

Good Outcome ◽

Poor Outcome

SynopsisThe psychological outcome for a random community sample of women who had experienced significant childhood sexual abuse was assessed, using two outcome measures: (i) psychiatric morbidity (measured with the short PSE); (ii) self-esteem. Sexual abused women with a good outcome, i.e. who were not a PSE ‘case’ or who had high self-esteem were compared with abused women with a poor outcome. This paper describes the post-abuse factors that modified the two outcomes.In general, a range of variables, all correlated with each other in a complex manner, distinguished good outcome subjects from poor outcome subjects. Post-abuse adolescent variables included family factors (poor mother–father and parent–child relationships), high school factors (poor academic, sporting and social performance) and early pregnancy. Women who had a good adolescent relationship with their father did better than expected statistically. Sport emerged as an alternative at secondary school to academic achievement in catalysing a good psychological outcome.Adult factors included the quality of relationship with partner, which was associated with a good outcome on both measures. Current paid employment was linked to high self-esteem but not to lowered psychiatric morbidity, while the converse applied for high socio-economic status. These findings imply that different processes operate for each outcome measure.A clear recognition by the school of childhood sexual abuse may help to provide the opportunity for the girl to experience success in some arena; this in turn may protect her against the likely adult consequences of low self-esteem and increased psychiatric morbidity.

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