Transfers between strangers, neighbors, families, and spouses were examined using Triple Dictator Games (TDG, involving only givings) and Trust Games (TG, involving both givings and reciprocations) among 240 participants from 60 families in 20 villages in rural Malawi. In TDG, more was sent by those who were older, male, in better physical health, financially poorer, or frequent lenders of pers...

This article outlines the advantages and disadvantages of universal and targeted intervention programs. Two advantages of universal programs are the absence of labeling and stigmatization, and the inclusion of the middle class which makes it more likely that the program will be well run. Two disadvantages are that they are unappealing to the public and politicians, and they may have their great...

Abstract Drawing on in-depth interviews with 35 diaspora members return visits for knowledge transfer as well conversations stakeholders in Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and Somaliland, this paper examines returnee stigma the case of short-term visits. The study choose their own volition to participate programme are mostly highly educated valued expertise a certain field. We find that despite skills, ...

introduction people suffering from psychiatric illness experience stigma as an unpleasant social construct. stigma has many damaging effects on the individuals, work, home-managing and social communications in these people. the main objective of this grounded theory study was to develop the perspectives of sufferers, their families, and healthcare team members about stigma in people with psychi...

Stigmatization of individuals who utilize public welfare in the United States is prevalent and correlates with negative mental health outcomes. Poverty has often been associated violence crime, which exacerbates stigmatization people experiencing poverty. Hence, study applied empowerment perspective examining nutritional assistance as an empowering intervention. It was hypothesized that would b...

Background: Weight-related self-stigma has well-known psychological consequences. There is growing evidence that problems, including depression, anxiety, stress, predict the existence of weight stigma. The purpose present survey was to examine association between and distress among Saudi young adults in Jazan region.
 Objectives: rationale this study investigate correlation self-stigmatiza...

BACKGROUND The conflict-ridden context of eastern Congo has set the scene for grueling human rights violations, with sexual violence as one of the 'weapons of war'. Currently, sexual violence continues, with a considerable increase in civilian perpetrators. However, little is known regarding the particular impact of different experiences of sexual violence on adolescents' mental health. This st...

BACKGROUND The issue of stigma is very important in the battle against HIV/AIDS in Africa since it may affect patient attendance at healthcare centres for obtaining antiretroviral (ARV) medications and regular medical check-ups. Stigmatization creates an unnecessary culture of secrecy and silence based on ignorance and fear of victimization. This study was designed to determine if there is exte...