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Anticipated stigma and quality of life among people living with chronic illnesses.

TitleAnticipated stigma and quality of life among people living with chronic illnesses.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsEarnshaw, Valerie A., Diane M. Quinn, and Crystal L. Park
JournalChronic illness
Volume8
Issue2
Pagination79-88
Date Published2012 Jun
ISSN1745-9206
KeywordsAdolescent, Adult, Aged, Anticipation, Psychological, Chronic Disease, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Satisfaction, Quality of Life, Social Stigma, Social Support, Stereotyping, Stress, Psychological
AbstractWe examined the process by which anticipated stigma relates to quality of life among people living with chronic illnesses. We hypothesized that stress, social support and patient satisfaction mediate the relationships between three sources of anticipated stigma and quality of life.
DOI10.1177/1742395311429393
Alternate JournalChronic Illn

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