Discrimination And Stigma Scale -disc-12- Repack Apr 2026

The DISC-12 was developed by a team of researchers in collaboration with mental health service users. The scale consists of 12 items, divided into three subscales: (1) enacted stigma (4 items), (2) felt stigma (4 items), and (3) internalized stigma (4 items). The DISC-12 assesses experiences of discrimination and stigma in various domains, including employment, education, and social relationships.

The DISC-12 has demonstrated good psychometric properties in various studies, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity. However, some studies have raised concerns about the scale's factor structure and item performance. The repackaged version of the DISC-12 aims to address these concerns by revising the item wording, reducing the number of items, and re-examining the factor structure. Discrimination And Stigma Scale -disc-12- REPACK

The repackaged DISC-12 (DISC-12-R) consists of 10 items, divided into three subscales: (1) enacted stigma (3 items), (2) felt stigma (3 items), and (3) internalized stigma (4 items). The DISC-12-R has been revised to improve its clarity, readability, and cultural sensitivity. The scale has been tested in a sample of individuals with mental health conditions, demonstrating good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and convergent validity. The DISC-12 was developed by a team of