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EXPLORING THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION
| Title: | EXPLORING THE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION. |
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| Name(s): |
Gold, Amanda, Author Grauerholz, Elizabeth, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2015 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | This study explored whether depression is stigmatized, and whether these perceptions of depression vary by gender, a person's own experience with depression, or knowing other people with depression. These questions were examined through the use of an online survey, which included questions measuring demographics, personal history of depression, tolerance of depression, and stigma toward depression. Responses from 106 participants were analyzed using t-tests. The study found that depression is stigmatizing. There is also more stigma for a male with depression than a female with depression. In regards to personal history with depression and stigma, it was found that personally dealing with depression lessened the amount of stigma imposed on depressed persons. There was no significant difference between men's ratings of stigma and women's rating. The study also found no significant difference between knowing people with depression or coming into contact with depressed individuals and the likelihood of stigmatizing those with depression. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004753 (IID), ucf:45355 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
2015-05-01 B.S. Sciences, Dept. of Sociology Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
stigma depression mental health mental illness |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004753 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
