ERIC Number: EJ755872
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Publication Date: 2007-Mar
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The Psychological Implications of Concealing a Stigma: A Cognitive-Affective-Behavioral Model
Pachankis, John E.
Psychological Bulletin, v133 n2 p328-345 Mar 2007
Many assume that individuals with a hidden stigma escape the difficulties faced by individuals with a visible stigma. However, recent research has shown that individuals with a concealable stigma also face considerable stressors and psychological challenges. The ambiguity of social situations combined with the threat of potential discovery makes possessing a concealable stigma a difficult predicament for many individuals. The increasing amount of research on concealable stigmas necessitates a cohesive model for integrating relevant findings. This article offers a cognitive-affective-behavioral process model for understanding the psychological implications of concealing a stigma. It ends with discussion of potential points of intervention in the model as well as potential future routes for investigation of the model.
Descriptors: Models, Intervention, Self Concept, Anxiety, Stress Variables, Fear, Psychological Characteristics, Physical Characteristics
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Language: English
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