Combating the stigma of schizophrenia

Warner, Richard

doi:10.1017/s1121189x00008496

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“…che prevede la costruzione di interventi di sensibilizzazione che utilizzano strategic promozionali e messaggi che siano piu pertinenti e accettabili in specifici gruppi bersaglio della popolazione, e apparsa una metodologia che e risultata efficace nel sortire effetti sostanziali sul comportamento (Rogers. 1996;Warner, 2001: Thompson et al, 2002.…”

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“…Partendo dal presupposto, secondo il quale gli atteggiamenti rappresentano i piu importanti predittori delle intenzioni comportamentali (Ajzen & Fishbein, 1980), negli ultimi anni e aumentato l'interesse per l'esplorazione degli atteggiamenti della comunita verso la malattia mentale. Alcune ricerche hanno mostrato come gli atteggiamenti stigmatizzanti verso le persone con malattia mentale possono avere un impatto molto importante sulla qualita di vita dei pazienti ed interferire con la possibilita di accedere ai servizi di cura e o di ricevere un trattamento efficace (Horwitz, 1982;Trute et al, 1989;Link et al, 1997;Rosenfield, 1997;Markowitz, 1998;Wright et al, 2000;Crisp et al 2000;Warner, 2001;Dickerson et al, 2002). La valutazione di questi atteggiamenti diventa, pertanto, un passo preliminare, necessario, prima di porsi come obiettivo il cambiamento dei comportamenti manifesti di discriminazione verso i malati di mente.…”

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Community attitudes towards mental illness and socio-demographic characteristics: an Italian study

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Ponteri

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Epidemiol Psichiatr Soc

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Community attitudes towards mental illness and socio-demographic characteristics: an Italian study

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“…This problem is heightened when the coverage is lurid, sensationalized, or incorrect 8. Stigmatizing references to schizophrenia deter sufferers from seeking treatment and diminish the effectiveness of treatment 9. Furthermore, metaphorical references to an illness can conjure up negative, disheartening associations,10 and when these associations become commonly accepted, they contribute to social rejection and degradation of the well-being of persons who suffer from these illnesses 11.…”

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Use of the Terms "Schizophrenia" and "Schizophrenic" in the South Korean News Media: A Content Analysis of Newspapers and News Programs in the Last 10 Years

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Choi

Kim

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Psychiatry Investig

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ObjectiveIn this study, we explored the meaning attributed to the words "jungshinbunyeolbyung" (schizophrenia) and "jungshinbunyeol" (schizophrenic) in South Korean newspapers and news programs in the last 10 years.MethodsWe screened the websites of three national newspapers and the broadcasts of three nationwide television news programs from January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2010. We classified a total of 490 articles and 257 news segments by category and quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed them. The articles and news segments were assigned to one of the following categories based on their use of the term "schizophrenia": 1) negative, 2) neutral or positive, 3) incidental, and 4) metaphorical.ResultsThe negative viewpoint accounted for 349 incidences (46.7%), while the neutral and positive viewpoints included 225 incidences (30.1%). Incidental uses accounted for 95 incidences (12.7%), and metaphorical uses accounted for 78 incidences (10.4%). The majority of the negative uses focused on violence or dangers posed by patients (137 mentions, 37.8%), while the metaphorical uses mainly focused on the idea of splitting (51 mentions, or 65%).ConclusionThis study showed that the South Korean news media do not provide balanced information about schizophrenia to the public. This study also showed that no significant move has been made toward a more positive use of the term since a previous study was conducted on the subject. Although the term schizophrenia has given way to "attunement disorder," it will be difficult to establish the new term as the standard if the South Korean media continue to use the term "schizophrenic symptom." Even though the term has been changed, guidelines are necessary to encourage the mass media to provide balanced articles and reduce prejudice.

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“…Moreover, negative stereotypes, in particular referred to the violent and perilous nature of subjects affected by schizophrenia and other severe mental disorders, seem to be most common (Corrigan & Watson, 2002). A large body of literature reveals the considerable contribution of the media in perpetuating a negative image of the mentally ill (Warner, 2001;Angermeyer & Schulze, 2001;Francis et al, 2002). Indeed, media reports relating to people suffering from mental illness appear to deal prevalently with acts of violence and crimes (Gerbner et al, 1981;Fruth & Padderund, 1985;Signorelli, 1989;Shain & Philips, 1991; Barnes & Earnshaw, 1993;Philo, 1994;Whal, 1995;Allen & Nairn, 1997).…”

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Mass-media, violence and mental illness. Evidence from some Italian newspapers

Carpiniello

Girau

Orrù

2007

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SummaryAims – Media reports related to people suffering from mental illness appear to deal prevalently with acts of violence and crimes. The present study focused on all newspaper reports relating to homicides, suicide, and other acts of violence, in an attempt to ascertain whether a different pattern emerged in some Italian newspapers in describing deeds committed by the mentally ill. Materials and methods – All articles published over a six–month period in the two main national and two main regional newspapers relating to homicides, suicides, and other acts of violence were selected. A comparison of reports regarding events attributed to mentally ill people was performed according to quantitative parameters. Results – 2279 articles were considered; 54% regarded homicides, 8.2% suicides and attempted suicides, 2.1% homicides/suicides; the remaining 35.8% regarded other acts of violence. A significantly higher number of words, accompanying photos and a more stigmatizing language were used in reporting deeds when attributed to mentally ill people. Conclusion – An excessive emphasis on deeds related to a psychopathological condition still emerged in media reports, almost as though acts of violence committed by the mentally insane should be viewed in a different light. These findings support the hypothesis that media portrayal mirrors the enduring stereotype of “diversity” of the mentally ill.Declaration of Interest: no conflict of interest declared.

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Combating the stigma of schizophrenia

Cited by 16 publications

References 20 publications

Community attitudes towards mental illness and socio-demographic characteristics: an Italian study

Community attitudes towards mental illness and socio-demographic characteristics: an Italian study

Use of the Terms "Schizophrenia" and "Schizophrenic" in the South Korean News Media: A Content Analysis of Newspapers and News Programs in the Last 10 Years

Mass-media, violence and mental illness. Evidence from some Italian newspapers

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