Abstract
Utilizing data from a cross-sectional community survey of 455 heterosexual couples in which at least one partner has a physical disability, we examine the associations between stigma and psychological distress for both partners. We also assess whether these associations are moderated by gender. Findings from an actor-partner interdependence model analysis reveal that personally experienced stigma and vicarious stigma experiences have additive effects on psychological distress, but only among women. We discuss how these findings extend a relational understanding of stigma and its effects and implications for research and practice.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 170-182 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Health and Social Behavior |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© American Sociological Association 2021.
Keywords
- couples’ mental health
- physical disability
- stigma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health