Self-regulatory processes underlying structural stigma and health
In this article, we examine self-regulatory processes that are initiated by structural stigma. To date, the literature on self-regulation as a mechanism that underlies stigma and health outcomes has focused primarily on harmful health-related behaviors that are associated with perceived discrimination. Numerous studies find that when people experience discrimination, they are more likely to engage in behaviors that pose risks for health, such as overeating and substance use. However, a large body of literature also finds that low power – which is also a chronic, though often more subtle, experience for stigmatized groups – is associated with a heightened activation of inhibitory processes. This inhibition system has wide-ranging influences on cognition, behavior, and affect. We provide an overview of these two literatures, examine synergies, and propose potential implications for measurement and research design.
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2014
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Authors: | Richman, Laura Smart ; Lattanner, Micah R. |
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Social Science & Medicine. - Elsevier, ISSN 0277-9536. - Vol. 103.2014, C, p. 94-100
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Subject: | Structural stigma | Self-regulation | Inhibition | Status | Power |
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