The relationship between levels of solution ‐focused thinking and internalized stigma and social functionality in mental disorders

This study was conducted to determine the effect of the level of solution-focused thinking on internalized stigma and social functionality in mental illnesses.Design and MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted with 497 patients with various mental disorders.FindingsA negative and strong correlation was found between the Solution-Focused Inventory and Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale scores of the participants (r = −0.682,p = 0.001). A positive and weak correlation was found between the participants' Solution-Focused Inventory and Social Adaptation Self-Evaluation Scale scores (r = 0.396,p = 0.001).Practice ImplicationsIt was determined that, as the solution-focused thinking levels of individuals with mental disorders increase, their level of internalized stigma decreases, and their social functionality increases.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - September 9, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Duygu Ayar, Fatma Karasu, Musa Sahpolat Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research