Implicit bias toward people with mental illness: a systematic literature review

The purpose of the current review was to form a comprehensive understanding of implicit bias regarding mental illness. An extensive search was conducted using reference lists and multiple academic databases. Nineteen articles were selected and analyzed in terms of participant characteristics, implic...

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Published in:The Journal of rehabilitation 2016-10, Vol.82 (4), p.3
Main Authors: Robb, Jayci, Stone, Jeff
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Attitudes
Behavior
Bias
Care and treatment
Consumers
Emotions
Literature reviews
Mental disorders
Mentally ill persons
Prejudice
Rehabilitation
Researchers
Social aspects
Stereotypes
Stereotypes (Psychology)
Stigma
Studies
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Summary:The purpose of the current review was to form a comprehensive understanding of implicit bias regarding mental illness. An extensive search was conducted using reference lists and multiple academic databases. Nineteen articles were selected and analyzed in terms of participant characteristics, implicit measure designs, implicit-explicit attitude correlations, and potential moderators of implicit bias. Overall, participants showed implicit bias against people with mental illness. Correlations between participants' implicit and explicit responses were inconsistent. Further, interventions and personal contact did not prove to be significant moderators of participants' implicit bias. Implications and future directions for research in the area are discussed.
ISSN:0022-4154