The social psychology of stigma.

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Summary

This chapter addresses the psychological effects of social stigma by reviewing and organizing recent theory and empirical research within an identity threat model of stigma, which posits that situational cues, collective representations of one's stigma status, and personal beliefs and motives shape appraisals of the significance of stigma-relevant situations for well-being.

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review
Published
2005-01-01
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Keywords

Psychology, Social psychology, Coping (psychology), Social identity theory, Stereotype threat

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