The purpose of the study is conceptual, i.e., to establish links between specific
internalized role examples and the MOHO-based concepts related to occupation.
Second, for the reasons discussed above, we expect both perceived discrimination (again, we expect subtle individual discrimination to have the highest association) and
internalized stigma to be negatively associated with the psychological well-being scales, life satisfaction and affect balance.
Internalized homophobia was measured using an eleven-item scale which included questions on homosexuality and its effect on level of comfort and how it affects relationship with friends and family members (the scale adequately captured
internalized homophobia; Cronbach's [alpha] = 0.79).
Rowen and Malcolm (2002), for example, examined
internalized homophobia and its relationship to homosexual identity formation, self-esteem, and self-concept among 86 gay men.
Men who experienced weight stigma were more likely to binge eat, and men who
internalized weight stigma had lower self-rated health, the findings showed.
Public stigma often results in self- stigma as "Internalization of guilt, blameworthiness, desperateness, blame and fear of discrimination that is related with psychological disorders".2 It is well documented that individuals suffering from severe psychological ailments (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) are the ones that face public and feel
internalized stigma.3,4
Prior research has not yet investigated impacts of social support and coping skills on the pathway between public stigma and
internalized stigma.
Internalized stigma is internalizing and accepting public stigma in adherence to the three concepts of stigma to sustain his/her life [2-4].
The culture where children roles are expected to be more compliant and obedient are usually expected to be more indulged in
internalized problems compared to externalized ones.
This is where the term "
internalized racism" comes in.
The stigma associated with this form of stereotyping, and the discrimination felt by alcoholics can be
internalized. Affected individuals anticipate social rejection, consider the societal stereotypes self-relevant, and that they are devalued members of society (Corrigan et al., 2005; Ritsher & Phelan, 2004).
In line with this, proximal minority stress processes can be in the form of concealment, expectation of rejection, and
internalized homophobia (Meyer, 2003).
