TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Influence of social stigma on subjective well-being of persons with albinism in Ghana
JO  - Journal of community and applied social psychology
A1  - Affram, Adjeiwa Akosua
A1  - Teye‐Kwadjo, Enoch
A1  - Gyasi‐Gyamerah, Angela A.
SP  - 323
EP  - 335
VL  - 29
IS  - 4
N2  - Previous studies have shown that social stigma adversely affects quality of life. However, little research has assessed the influence of social stigma on subjective well-being (SWB) of persons with albinism (PWA) in Ghana, and the role that perceived social support plays in this relationship. This study investigated the SWB of PWA in Ghana. Participants (N = 105) completed a survey questionnaire on social stigma, social support, and SWB. <br><br>RESULTS from structural equation modelling showed a significant negative association between social stigma and SWB. Perceived social support partially mediated the negative effect that social stigma has on SWB, with significant other support emerging as a reliable predictor of SWB in this sample. <br><br>RESULTS suggest that the population with albinism in Ghana is experiencing high levels of social stigma, which is adversely affecting its SWB. Social stigma seems to be preventing PWA from being accorded the needed social support by family and friends. The results highlight the importance of designing stigma-reduction educational interventions that target social stigma at family, community, and societal levels.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1052-9284
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/casp.2403
ID  - ref1
ER  -