Testing the Structural Validity of the Self-Stigma Scale in Relatives of People with Autism in the Spanish Context

Sometimes, relatives of children with autism experience feelings of guilt, abandonment and devaluation, as they tend to see themselves as the cause of their children’s illness. This causes social isolation and psychological discomfort. However, there are no scales that assess self-stigma. Therefore,...

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Main Authors: José M. Aguilar-Parra, Maria M. Megias, Rubén Trigueros, Isabel Mercader, Carolina Fernández-Jiménez, Juan M. Fernández-Campoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/14/7384