Perceptions of Mental Illness Stigma: Comparisons of Athletes to Nonathlete Peers

Autor/inn/en	Kaier, Emily; Cromer, Lisa DeMarni; Johnson, Mitchell D.; Strunk, Kathleen; Davis, Joanne L.
Titel	Perceptions of Mental Illness Stigma: Comparisons of Athletes to Nonathlete Peers
Quelle	In: Journal of College Student Development, 56 (2015) 7, S.735-739 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0897-5264
DOI	10.1353/csd.2015.0079
Schlagwörter	College Students; Mental Disorders; Mental Health; Social Bias; Negative Attitudes; Athletes; Comparative Analysis; Measures (Individuals); Multivariate Analysis; Rating Scales + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Psychohygiene; Negative Fixierung; Athlet; Messdaten; Multivariate Analyse; Rating-Skala
Abstract	Stigma related to mental health and its treatment can thwart help-seeking. The current study assessed college athletes' personal and perceived public mental illness stigma and compared this to nonathlete students. Athletes (N = 304) were National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletes representing 16 teams. Results indicated that athletes reported greater perceived public stigma than personal stigma. Athletes reported significantly higher levels of stigma compared to nonathlete peers (n = 103). Accordingly, athletes may benefit from education that can reduce the stigma of mental illness and reduce prejudices toward those who are seeking treatment. Additional implications for improving access to care are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01