Self-stigma in individuals with substance use disorders and the relationship with meaning in life: a latent profile analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the varying levels of self-stigma in individuals with substance use disorders and its relationship with finding meaning in life.
• Conducted a latent profile analysis to identify distinct profiles of self-stigma among individuals with substance use disorders.
• Correlated levels of self-stigma with measurements of meaning in life.
• Identified significant differences in self-stigma profiles among individuals with substance use disorders.
• Found a significant negative correlation between self-stigma and meaning in life.

Abstract