First Advisor

Brian Manata

Date of Publication

Summer 12-31-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication

Department

Communication

Language

English

Subjects

Self-disclosure, Stigma (Social psychology), Employees -- Mental health, Employees -- Social networks, Job satisfaction

DOI

10.15760/etd.7230

Physical Description

1 online resource (i, 49 pages)

Abstract

When making the decision to disclose a mental illness, individuals may be met with a number of factors that impact disclosure. This study examines the relationship between self-stigma, psychological safety, social support and self-disclosure of mental illness in the workplace. The present study surveyed 756 participants and found a positive relationship between stigma and self-disclosure as well as a positive relationship between social support and self-disclosure. For work outcomes, there was a negative relationship between both job satisfaction and productivity in relation to self-disclosure. This study potentiates the antecedents and consequences of self-disclosure of mental illness and how it impacts employees and the workplace overall.

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Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/30763

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