The Psychological Impacts of Stigma on Middle-aged Sikh Men
The Psychological Impacts of Stigma on Middle-aged Sikh Men
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Issue Date
2021-10-02
Authors
Singh, Savneet
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The impacts of stigmas affect the mental health of individuals in a significant way, and Sikh men are a subcommunity of Sikhs that are highly influenced by stigma. This paper aims to conceptualize how stigmas impact the psychological state of middle-aged Sikh men to find a solution that will help this population receive the help they need. It was found that factors such as Cultural Context, Social Exclusion/ Social Networks, Gender Norms, Gender Differences, and Racism perpetuated stigmas for middle-aged Sikh men. The findings suggest how counselors can help middle-aged Sikh men complete counseling successfully. It is also essential to consider incorporating spirituality into counseling, personal cultural competence, gender norms, confidentiality, and world events to aid in successful therapy.
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Sikh , Sikh men , stigma , suicide
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States , openAccess