What is it about?

This study mainly investigated the interplays between stigma and social acceptance towards individuals who use substances and collectivism. Findings suggest a negative relationship between substance use stigma and social acceptance of individuals who use substances only when collectivistic orientations were low.

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Even though previous research suggests that stigmatizing attitudes may follow stereotypes, the current research suggests that this potentially automatic process may not be applicable to the path from stigmatizing attitudes to stigmatizing behaviors, such as social rejection. The road from stigma to its behavioral manifestations can be moderated by various cultural factors, such as collectivism. Furthermore, this study also contributes to the literature by investigating the substance use stigma in different cultural backgrounds, specifically in Türkiye.

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This page is a summary of: Stigma and social acceptance of individuals who use substances: The moderating role of collectivistic cultural orientation., Stigma and Health, October 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/sah0000586.
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