The Effect of Internalized Stigma on Psychological Resilience in People with Mental Illness

Yildirim Üşenmez T., KAVAK BUDAK F.

Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences, vol.8, no.2, pp.102-110, 2025 (Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.62425/esbder.1523091
  • Journal Name: Journal of Midwifery and Health Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.102-110
  • Keywords: Internalized stigma, mental illness, psychological resilience
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect of internalized stigma on psychological resilience in people with mental illness. Methods: The present study was a cross‐sectional type. A hundred‐sixty five (165) people with mental illlness were included in the study. Descriptive Features Form, Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Inventory (ISMI), and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were utilized to gather data. Results: There was a statistically negative strong relationship between ISMI and BRS (r=‐ 0.803, p<.05). It was also identified that internalized stigma predicted psychological resilience by 64%. Conclusion: Decreasing the level of internalized stigma of people with mental illness may positively affect their psychological resilience.