Stigma and Social Support on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Abstract
Stigma and Social Support on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program delves into the daily complex lives of individuals on the program and the hardships the program has on participants. The author provides examples of experiencing stigmatization while on SNAP and possible methods to help improve, or lessen, the stigma with the use of positive social support. The chapters include the author’s personal experiences on SNAP, factors influencing enrollment, overall views of the program, stigma, disclosure concerns of enrollment, social support, and implications from the findings. Chapters addressing statistical findings and theory application are also included. Stigma and Social Support on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides an in-depth view on the themes of stigma while enrolled in SNAP such as embarrassment, feelings of failure, fear of being perceived as lazy, and feelings of judgment. This book serves as a useful tool for researchers of stigma and welfare programs, as well as for policy makers to improve aspects of the program that are causing some of the most vulnerable populations such as typically unrepresented and exploited groups (e.g., immigrants, migrant/temporary workers, and racial/ethnic minorities) to feel more stigmatized than other groups.
Schlagworte
disclosure concerns Health Communication social support stigma food stamps relational dialectics theory- i–x Preface i–x
- 141–144 Appendix A 141–144
- 145–152 Appendix B 145–152
- 153–154 Appendix C 153–154
- 155–156 Appendix D 155–156
- 157–158 Appendix E 157–158
- 159–160 Appendix F 159–160
- 161–166 Appendix G 161–166
- 167–174 Bibliography 167–174
- 175–180 Index 175–180
- 181–182 About the Author 181–182