Discrimination and stigma are pervasive issues in mental health care, affecting individuals with mental health conditions worldwide. The Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12) was developed to assess experiences of discrimination and stigma among individuals with mental health conditions. Since its introduction, the DISC-12 has been widely used in research and practice to evaluate the impact of stigma and discrimination on mental health outcomes and to develop interventions aimed at reducing stigma.
The DISC-12 has demonstrated good psychometric properties in various studies, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity. However, some studies have raised concerns about the scale's factor structure and item performance. The repackaged version of the DISC-12 aims to address these concerns by revising the item wording, reducing the number of items, and re-examining the factor structure. Discrimination And Stigma Scale -disc-12- REPACK
The Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12) is a widely used instrument for assessing experiences of discrimination and stigma among individuals with mental health conditions. The repackaged version of the scale (DISC-12-R) aims to improve its psychometric properties and clinical utility. Our review highlights the importance of addressing discrimination and stigma in mental health care and research, and we discuss the implications of the repackaged DISC-12 for future studies and interventions. Discrimination and stigma are pervasive issues in mental
