HIV-related stigma and subjective well-being: The mediating role of the Belief in a Just World

The primary aim of this study was to explore the relationship between the domains of HIV-related stigma and subjective well-being in people living with HIV (N = 90), giving a special emphasis to the role of Belief in a Just World. A significant relationship emerged between the domains of stigma and...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2020-04, Vol.25 (5), p.598-605
Main Author: Đorić, Stefan N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude
Female
Happiness
HIV
HIV Infections - psychology
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Just world beliefs
Life control
Male
Personal Satisfaction
Sense of control
Social Stigma
Stigma
Well being
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Summary:The primary aim of this study was to explore the relationship between the domains of HIV-related stigma and subjective well-being in people living with HIV (N = 90), giving a special emphasis to the role of Belief in a Just World. A significant relationship emerged between the domains of stigma and the components of subjective well-being, which is not direct, but is rather mediated by Belief in a Just World. The findings indicate that exposure to stigma can lead to a decrease in Belief in a Just World, which potentially leads to a sense of lack of control over one’s life, with a final, negative outcome for subjective well-being.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105317726150