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Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma

Cilt: 17 Sayı: Supplement 1 16 Aralık 2025
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Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma

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Objective: This study aims to explore in depth the experiences of “courtesy stigma” among families of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, to reveal the impacts of such stigma on families, and to examine the coping strategies they develop throughout this process. Method: Designed with a qualitative approach, the study adopted a phenomenological design and conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Participants were family members living in the same household as the individual diagnosed with schizophrenia and assuming caregiving responsibilities. MAXQDA software was employed for data analysis, and inductive thematic analysis was applied. Related codes were grouped under categories, and these categories were combined to form themes. Results: The analysis yielded the main theme of “Stigma in the Shadow of Courtesy”. Under this theme, three categories were identified: implicit stigma, concealment stigma, and internalized stigma. Conclusion: Families of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia are exposed to implicit stigma in society, which negatively affects them. In this process, families sometimes internalize the stigma presented in the form of politeness without being aware of it; at other times, they develop coping strategies such as masking to protect themselves and their relatives with schizophrenia. Through empowerment-based interventions, it is possible to identify the existing strengths and resources of these families, thereby enhancing their coping skills and well-being. Developing awareness programs based on direct contact within social work practice is also crucial for reducing polite stigma. Furthermore, this study contributes to filling the gap in the social work literature by addressing the issue of polite stigma.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Etik Beyan

Araştırma, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Girişimsel Olmayan Klinik Araştırmalar Etik Kurulu’ndan 18.06.2025 tarihli GO 2025/1788 sayılı karar ile onay almış olup Helsinki Bildirgesi hükümlerine uygun olarak yürütülmüştür. Etik Kurul onayından sonra T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı Burdur İl Sağlık Müdürlüğü’nden gerekli kurumsal onaylar alınmıştır.

Teşekkür

Bu çalışmada katılımcılara ulaşmamı kolaylaştıran ve bilimsel alana verdikleri önemle bana içtenlikle destek olan Burdur Devlet Hastanesi Toplum Ruh Sağlığı Merkezi ekibine teşekkür ederim.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal ve Kültürel Antropoloji (Diğer), Aile Psikolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

4 Ekim 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

16 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

30 Ağustos 2025

Kabul Tarihi

4 Ekim 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 17 Sayı: Supplement 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Oktar, M. N. (2025). Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, 17(Supplement 1), 331-344. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1774560
AMA
1.Oktar MN. Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2025;17(Supplement 1):331-344. doi:10.18863/pgy.1774560
Chicago
Oktar, Merve Nur. 2025. “Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17 (Supplement 1): 331-44. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1774560.
EndNote
Oktar MN (01 Aralık 2025) Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17 Supplement 1 331–344.
IEEE
[1]M. N. Oktar, “Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma”, Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 17, sy Supplement 1, ss. 331–344, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.18863/pgy.1774560.
ISNAD
Oktar, Merve Nur. “Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar 17/Supplement 1 (01 Aralık 2025): 331-344. https://doi.org/10.18863/pgy.1774560.
JAMA
1.Oktar MN. Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 2025;17:331–344.
MLA
Oktar, Merve Nur. “Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma”. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar, c. 17, sy Supplement 1, Aralık 2025, ss. 331-44, doi:10.18863/pgy.1774560.
Vancouver
1.Merve Nur Oktar. Invisible Burden of Families of Individuals with Schizophrenia: Courtesy Stigma. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar. 01 Aralık 2025;17(Supplement 1):331-44. doi:10.18863/pgy.1774560

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