Stigma Associated With AIDS: A Meta‐Analysis1

Results of 21 studies determined the degree of stigma associated with AIDS compared to the degree of stigma associated with other comparable conditions. Focused contrast analyses indicate a greater degree of stigma expressed toward individuals with AIDS than toward individuals with other comparable...

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Published in:Journal of applied social psychology 1996-03, Vol.26 (5), p.398-416
Main Author: Crawford, Anne M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Stigma
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Summary:Results of 21 studies determined the degree of stigma associated with AIDS compared to the degree of stigma associated with other comparable conditions. Focused contrast analyses indicate a greater degree of stigma expressed toward individuals with AIDS than toward individuals with other comparable illnesses (r= .22), with college students (r= .23) expressing a slightly higher degree of stigma than health professionals (r= .10). A greater degree of stigma was obtained with scales measuring intended social interaction (r= .26) than was obtained with scales containing items measuring attitudes and values (r= .16). Effect sizes did not differ significantly as a function of the type of control condition used.
ISSN:0021-9029
1559-1816
DOI:10.1111/j.1559-1816.1996.tb01856.x