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Mediation of Emotional Regulation Between Concealable Stigmas and Mental Health Disorders Among Inmates of Custodial Center Makurdi, Nigeria

Zamberbee Linda Ikyumbur, Samuel Terzungwe Anhange

Abstract

This study investigated mediation of emotional regulation in the relationship between concealable stigmas and mental health disorders among incarcerated offenders of custodial center Makurdi, Nigeria. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and sampled two hundred and thirty one (231) participants whose ages were between 22 to 47 years with a mean age of 29.48(SD=8.05). Data were collected using Anticipated Stigma Scale, Emotion Regulation Questionnaire and General Health Questionnaire. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested using Simple Linear Regression Analysis, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, Hayes Process Mediation Analysis and Standard Multiple Regression Analysis. Findings indicated a significant positive influence of concealable stigmas on mental health disorders among incarcerated offenders of custodial center Makurdi. Also, there was a positive significant influence of emotion regulation on mental health disorders among incarcerated offenders of custodial center Makurdi. furthermore, emotional regulation significantly mediated the relationship between concealable stigmas and mental health disorders among incarcerated offenders of custodial Makurdi. Lastly, concealable stigmas and emotional regulation dimensions jointly influenced mental health disorders significantly among incarcerated offenders of custodial center Makurdi. It was concluded that concealable stigmas and emotional regulation were determinants of mental health disorders among incarcerated offenders of custodial center Makurdi when independently and jointly tested. Also, emotional regulated was a mediator in the relationship between concealable stigmas and mental health disorders among incarcerated offenders of custodial center Makurdi. The study recommended among others that psychologists should design and implement programmes aimed at reducing the impact of stigma such as psychoeducation or support groups should include modules on how to process and manage the emotional consequences of living with a concealable stigma (e.g., fear, anger, anxiety). Key words: Emotional Regulation, Concealable stigmas, Mental health disorders, incarcerated offenders

Keywords

Emotional RegulationConcealable stigmasMental health disordersincarcerated offenders

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