Abstract
The purpose of this practice project (SPP) was to implement and evaluate a web-based learning adaptation of the Ending Self Stigma (ESS) curriculum, a group-based program to reduce mental illness self-stigma. The literature currently supports group-based, psychoeducational, face-to-face interventions for self-stigma. This project adapted current evidence-based content to the web-based learning modality as an individual, technology-based, intervention. The intervention was evaluated using a mixed methods approach with a pre- and post-test design among adults receiving outpatient mental health services. The dependent variables of interest in this project were the self-stigma of mental illness and recovery orientation. This study found that there was a statistically significant reduction in mental illness self-stigma among participants after completing the intervention. There was no significant change in recovery orientation post-intervention. This pilot study supports further exploration of web-based individual interventions for mental illness self-stigma.
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Non-member
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Mental Illness, Self-Stigma, Internalized Stigma, Recovery, Web-Based Learning
Advisor
Barbara Frechette
Second Advisor
Cynthia Bashaw
Third Advisor
Alicia Lucksted
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Regis College
Degree Year
2019
Recommended Citation
Harding, Shari, "A web-based learning adaption of the Ending Self-Stigma (ESS) Program" (2021). Dissertations. 8.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/8
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2021-08-19
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 27542538; ProQuest document ID: 2320970373. The author still retains copyright.