COGNITIVE EMOTION REGULATION AND SELF-STIGMA IN RELATIVES OF FIRST-EPISODE PSYCHOSIS PATIENTS

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Demirel B. R., Sarıkoç G., Civan Kahve A.

VIII. International XII. National Psychiatric Nursing Congress, Diyarbakır, Türkiye, 16 - 19 Nisan 2025, ss.846-848, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Diyarbakır
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.846-848
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction and Aim: This study aimed to determine the emotion regulation strategies of caregivers of patients diagnosed with first-episode psychosis and to examine the effects of these strategies on their self-stigma levels. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a state hospital in Ankara between January 2023 and January 2024. A total of 101 caregivers participated in the study. Data were collected using the "Sociodemographic Information Form," the "Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ)," and the "Self-Stigma Scale for Families (SSSF)." Results: It was found that the self-stigma levels of caregivers were positively associated with cognitive emotion regulation strategies. A significant difference was found in the "Acceptance" subscale of the CERQ based on the degree of kinship. In the "Refocusing on Planning" subscale, a significant difference was detected based on age and smoking status. Additionally, significant differences were observed in the "Putting into Perspective" and "Blaming Others" subscales according to age. A low-level positive correlation was found between the "Self-Blame" subscale of the CERQ and the "Social Withdrawal" subscale of the SSSF. Conversely, a low-level negative correlation was identified between the "Putting into Perspective" subscale of the CERQ and the "Perceived Worthlessness" subscale of the SSSF. Conclusion and Recommendations: It was determined that caregivers had low levels of self-stigma, but their self-stigma was associated with cognitive emotion regulation strategies. Considering that caregivers, like patients, are at risk for mental illnesses and stigma, it is recommended that their cognitive emotion regulation strategies be assessed and that prevention and intervention programs be developed for those using maladaptive strategies.

Key Words: Acute psychosis, Cognitive emotion regulation, Caregiver, Internalized stigma, Psychiatric nursing