TY - JOUR
T1 - A Concept Analysis of Self-Silencing
AU - Baeza, Maria Jose
AU - De Santis, Joseph P.
AU - Cianelli, Rosina
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The relationship between self-silencing and depression is supported by research in different populations (Abrams et al., ; Cano et al., ; Grant et al., ). While there is inconsistent evidence regarding the prevalence of self-silencing by gender (Cramer et al., ; Puzio & Best, ), it is documented that women are more vulnerable than men to experience depressive symptoms and depression due to self-silencing (Cramer et al., ; Tariq & Yousaf, ). Jack and Dill () explained that individuals who self-silence enter a dynamic of “loss of self,” the subjective experience of decreased self-authenticity and feelings of being divided between an outer compliant and an inner repressed self. London et al. () supported this by observing that depression results from a chronic disconnection with the self, leading to further feelings of guilt, loneliness, alienation, and demotivation. Specifically, in intimate relationships, self-silencing moderates the relationship between marital dissatisfaction and depression in women and men (Whiffen et al., ), suggesting that depression is the consequence of continuously suppressing dissatisfaction while pretending to be compliant with an intimate partner. In addition, people that self-silence perceive more barriers to seeking support for treatment of depressive symptoms and tend to underuse psychological services (Abrams et al., ; Vidler, ).
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PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Self-silencing describes the phenomenon of “loss of voice.” A clear and comprehensive definition of self-silencing is relevant for nursing research and practice to promote a better understanding of detrimental health outcomes that may result from self-silencing. This concept analysis used a modified version of Walker & Avant’s method to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of self-silencing. Self-silencing has psychological and sociocultural dimensions that may result in negative health consequences. Directions for research, practice, and policy are included.
AB - Self-silencing describes the phenomenon of “loss of voice.” A clear and comprehensive definition of self-silencing is relevant for nursing research and practice to promote a better understanding of detrimental health outcomes that may result from self-silencing. This concept analysis used a modified version of Walker & Avant’s method to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of self-silencing. Self-silencing has psychological and sociocultural dimensions that may result in negative health consequences. Directions for research, practice, and policy are included.
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U2 - 10.1080/01612840.2022.2053009
DO - 10.1080/01612840.2022.2053009
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85128191593
JO - Issues in Mental Health Nursing
JF - Issues in Mental Health Nursing
SN - 0161-2840
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