The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin15360592747092122021-08-03T07:08:29Z The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users Baker, Emily A. Counseling Psychology stigma substance use dichotomous thinking trait anxiety intolerance of ambiguity substance abuse Substance use is one of the most common mental health concerns, and yet one of the most undertreated. While there are several reasons for this lack of engagement, stigmatizing attitudes is cited as the most common and pervasive barrier to seeking treatment. Understanding the formation of these attitudes is essential to deconstructing them. The current study aims to further understand the underlying formation of these stigmatizing attitudes, specifically the role that individual traits and thinking patterns play. It is hypothesized that dichotomous thinking, or all-or-nothing thinking, will have a mediating effect between the relationship of trait anxiety and stigmatizing attitudes towards substance users. Further, it is predicted that dichotomous thinking will also explain the relationship between intolerance of ambiguity and stigmatizing attitudes towards substance users. We tested the hypotheses using Hayes (2013) PROCESS macro mediation analysis and utilizing data from a larger parent study on perceptions of individuals with substance use disorders. The results indicate that dichotomous thinking has a small significant indirect effect in explaining the relationship in the two mediation models. The results offer an explanation about the impact of individual trait and cognitive differences on stigmatizing attitudes towards substance users, providing more information about attributes that could be targeted to combat societal stigma and its effects. Keywords: stigma, substance use, dichotomous thinking, trait anxiety, intolerance of ambiguity 2018-09-04 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1536059274709212 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1536059274709212 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Counseling Psychology stigma substance use dichotomous thinking trait anxiety intolerance of ambiguity substance abuse |
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Counseling Psychology stigma substance use dichotomous thinking trait anxiety intolerance of ambiguity substance abuse Baker, Emily A. The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users |
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Baker, Emily A. |
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Baker, Emily A. |
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Baker, Emily A. |
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The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users |
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The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users |
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The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users |
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The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users |
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The Mediating Role of Dichotomous Thinking in the Formation of Stigmatizing Attitudes Towards Substance Users |
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mediating role of dichotomous thinking in the formation of stigmatizing attitudes towards substance users |
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University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK |
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2018 |
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