Stigma
This type of stigma involves internalized negative beliefs about oneself
Self-stigma
In the autism study, difficulty understanding recruitment materials represented this type of access barrier
Literacy or accessibility barriers
Across the studies, social support consistently functioned as this type of factor in relation to mental health
Protective factors
Adolescence is a critical period for this developmental process shaped by social experiences
Identity formation
In the autism study, caregivers described this emotional response that prevented acknowledgement of an ASD diagnosis
Denial (or shame)
In the LGBTQ study, youth were not required to obtain this due to safety concerns
Parental consent
In the autism study, families were more likely to participate in research when researchers demonstrated this quality
Cultural responsiveness
In the foster care study, stigma interfered with this developmental milestone necessary for adulthood
Self-sufficiency or independence
In the LGBTQ study, discrimination based on sexual or gender identity was conceptualized as this type of stressor unique to minority groups
Minority stress
In the autism study, distrust of researchers reflected this broader systemic issue
Structural racism or medical mistrust
In the foster care study, this group-based intervention was recommended to reduce stigma
Support Groups
In the LGBTQ study, bullying and family rejection were associated with lower levels of this positive identity construct
LGBTQ identity pride
In the foster care study, youth experienced this layered form of stigma
Dual stigma
In the foster care study, internalized stigma led youth to avoid this type of service after leaving care
Mental health services
In the LGBTQ study, support from teachers and families was associated with lower levels of this mental health outcome
Depression or depressive symptoms
Underrepresentation of Black families in autism research contributes to disparities in this broader health outcome domain
Health or service disparities