JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rutgers University - The State University of New Jersey Reports Findings in Dementia (Psychometric evaluation of the Affiliate Stigma Scale for Asian Indian dementia family caregivers living in the United States).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 1029 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on a study evaluating a culturally adapted version of the Affiliate Stigma Scale, which measures internalized stigma among Asian Indian family caregivers of dementia patients in the United States. Conducted by researchers at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey, the study involved 222 caregivers and found that an 11-item version of the scale demonstrated good reliability and validity, addressing cultural perceptions such as dementia being viewed as punishment for past-life sins. The research highlights differences in stigma levels based on caregiver gender and regional origin within the Asian Indian community. Funded by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and the National Institute on Aging, this peer-reviewed study provides a validated tool for assessing stigma in this specific population. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/03, p1029
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:192412008
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