Stigma has received increasing attention in health and psychological literature due to its role as a determinant of health inequities. In this work, the Self-Determination Theory -and more specifically, the Basic Needs Theory-, is proposed as a framework to explain some possible pathways through which this relation could take place. In this sense three hypotheses are proposed: first, label avoidance could impact the need of autonomy through the process of concealing. Second, internalized stigma could impact the competence need by reducing self-efficacy. Third, perceived stigma could impact the relatedness need by inducing social withdrawal. The relevance of interpreting the impact that stigma has on wellbeing through the Self-Determination Theory derives from the possibility of applying the evidence generated on this theory to the specific topic of stigma.
The impact of Stigma on the Basic Psychological Needs
GIL SEQUEIRO, DAVID
2022/2023
Abstract
Stigma has received increasing attention in health and psychological literature due to its role as a determinant of health inequities. In this work, the Self-Determination Theory -and more specifically, the Basic Needs Theory-, is proposed as a framework to explain some possible pathways through which this relation could take place. In this sense three hypotheses are proposed: first, label avoidance could impact the need of autonomy through the process of concealing. Second, internalized stigma could impact the competence need by reducing self-efficacy. Third, perceived stigma could impact the relatedness need by inducing social withdrawal. The relevance of interpreting the impact that stigma has on wellbeing through the Self-Determination Theory derives from the possibility of applying the evidence generated on this theory to the specific topic of stigma.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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