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March 25, 2026Journal of Mental Health0 citations

Do words matter? The role of terminology and causal attributions in prejudice towards people with mental health conditions

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BBBoris BizumićKDKingsley W. DixonAHAlberta Hayes

Key Points

  • The aim is to investigate how specific words and attributions impact prejudice against individuals with mental health conditions.
  • Analysis of terminology used in public discourse
  • Examination of causal attributions related to mental health
  • Qualitative assessments of prejudice levels
  • Identified complex relationships between language and prejudice
  • Supported the mixed-blessings model in the context of mental health
  • Showed that specific language can influence public perception

Abstract

The results illustrate complex relationships between terminology, causal attributions, and prejudice, and are largely consistent with the mixed-blessings model. The study contributes to discussions about terminology suited for public discourse and prejudice-reduction campaigns.

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Bizumić et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b41b34aaaeb1a67d76dhttps://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2026.2646300
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