By continuing to develop and use tools like the DISC-12, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners can work together to reduce stigma and discrimination and promote social inclusion and equality for all.
Evaluates the coping strategies individuals use to manage or resist discrimination. Discrimination And Stigma Scale -disc-12- REPACK
Stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes associated with a particular characteristic, condition, or identity. Discrimination, on the other hand, refers to the behaviors, actions, or policies that disadvantage or exclude individuals or groups based on their stigmatized identity. Stigma and discrimination are interrelated concepts that can have severe consequences on individuals' mental and physical health, social relationships, and overall well-being. By continuing to develop and use tools like
The REPACK update includes a digital scoring key that automatically calculates three summary scores: Discrimination, on the other hand, refers to the
The scale is structured to capture both quantitative data (how much discrimination occurred) and qualitative data (specific examples of the treatment). It consists of organized into four distinct subscales: