Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Communication
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
Recommended Citation
Reynolds, Samantha Margaret, "To Disclose or Not to Disclose? Self-Disclosure of Mental Health in the Workplace" (2019). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 5357.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.7230