Psychiatry and Psychology

Social Stigma

A perceived attribute that is deeply discrediting and is considered to be a violation of social norms.

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Abstract

A perceived attribute that is deeply discrediting and is considered to be a violation of social norms.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Stigma, Social
  • Social Stigmas
  • Stigmas, Social

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Shame (1975-2010)

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  1. F01.145.813w.840w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Social Stigma. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057545. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057545
  2. Social Stigma. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_stigma
  3. Social Stigma. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1137326