The Factorial Structure of Stigma and Its Targets

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Oaten, Megan
Stevenson, Richard J
Occhipinti, Stefano
Tapp, Caley
Case, Trevor
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2022
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We aimed to determine (1) the attributes of multiple stigmatized populations, (2) whether Kurzban and Leary s (2001) functional typology of stigma emerges and identifies the dimensions upon which each stigma type differs, and (3) the emotional responses toward emergent stigma types. Participants (N = 2,674) were assigned to 1/52 stigma target conditions and their attitudes surveyed. Data were analyzed by multilevel factor analysis with stigma targets at Level 2. There were five within-factors at Level 1 (social competence, interpersonal access, social inclusion, immorality, perceived permanence) and three between-factors at Level 2 (interpersonal stigmatization, morality-based stigmatization, chronic stigmatization). Interpersonal stigmatization was predicted by disgust and pity, and morality-based stigmatization was predicted by disgust and [-]happiness, with no predictors for chronic stigmatization. These results support a functional typology of stigma.

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Social Psychology

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53

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2

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Social Sciences

Psychology, Social

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stigma

stigmatization

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Oaten, M; Stevenson, RJ; Occhipinti, S; Tapp, C; Case, T, The Factorial Structure of Stigma and Its Targets, Social Psychology, 2022, 53 (2), pp. 96-106

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