Titre du document / Document title

Modeling processes in recovery from mental illness : Relationships between symptoms, life satisfaction, and self-concept

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

MARKOWITZ Fred E. ⁽¹⁾ ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Northern Illinois University, ETATS-UNIS

Résumé / Abstract

For persons with severe mental illness, controlling symptoms, regaining a positive sense of self, dealing with stigma and discrimination, and trying to lead a productive and satisfying life is increasingly referred to as the ongoing process of recovery. Drawing on psychiatric-medical and stress-social support models, and theories of self-concept and stigma, this study examines social-psychological processes in recovery from mental illness, Using longitudinal questionnaire data from 610 persons in self-help groups and outpatient treatment, I estimate a series of models of the relationships between key elements identified as part of the recovery process: symptoms, self-concept, and life satisfaction. The results show that these elements affect each other in a reciprocal manner. Moreover, findings indicate a key role for self-esteem, which mediates the effect of life satisfaction on symptoms. The study suggests a general framework for examining processes involved in recovery from mental illness.

Revue / Journal Title

Journal of health and social behavior   ISSN 0022-1465   CODEN JHSBA5 

Source / Source

2001, vol. 42, n^o1, pp. 64-79 (2 p.1/2)

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

American Sociological Association, Washington, DC, ETATS-UNIS  (1967) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Mental disorder ; Recovery ; Self control ; Symptomatology ; Self concept ; Satisfaction ; Quality of life ; Self esteem ; Personality ; Attitude ; Human ;

Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Trouble psychiatrique ; Récupération ; Autocontrôle ; Symptomatologie ; Concept soi ; Satisfaction ; Qualité vie ; Estime soi ; Personnalité ; Attitude ; Homme ;

Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

Trastorno psiquiátrico ; Recuperación ; Autocontrol ; Sintomatología ; Concepto de sí mismo ; Satisfacción ; Calidad vida ; Estima consigo ; Personalidad ; Actitud ; Hombre ;

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 1491, 35400009818007.0040