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Direct and indirect associations between dysfunctional attitudes, self-stigma, hopefulness and social inclusion in young people experiencing psychosis

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posted on 2023-06-09, 12:11 authored by Clio BerryClio Berry, Kathryn GreenwoodKathryn Greenwood
Objective: Social inclusion and vocational activity are central to personal recovery for young people with psychosis. Studies with people experiencing long term psychosis suggest negative self-beliefs are important, but less is known about whether this association is present for young service users or about the potential influence of positive self-beliefs such as hopefulness. The aim of the current paper was to investigate the direct and indirect associations between dysfunctional attitudes, self-stigma, hopefulness, social inclusion and vocational activity for young people with psychosis. Method: A 5-month longitudinal study was conducted with young psychosis service users. Measures of dysfunctional attitudes and self-stigma and vocational activity were obtained at baseline. Measures of hopefulness, social inclusion and vocational activity were obtained at follow-up. Results: Hopefulness mediates the associations between self-stigma, social inclusion and vocational activity. Self-stigma may have a greater influence on social inclusion with age. Dysfunctional attitudes do not significantly predict social inclusion or change in vocational activity status. Conclusion: Findings suggest that the impact of self-stigma may extend beyond social and occupational withdrawal and undermine subjective community belonging. Findings encourage an increased emphasis on facilitating hopefulness for young people who experience psychosis.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Schizophrenia Research

ISSN

0920-9964

Publisher

Elsevier

Volume

193

Page range

197-203

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  • Psychology Publications

Research groups affiliated with

  • Developmental and Clinical Psychology Research Group Publications

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  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-02-16

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-07-08

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-02-16

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