Sex Workers, Stigma, and Self-Image: Evidence from Kolkata Brothels
Sex Workers, Stigma, and Self-Image: Evidence from Kolkata Brothels
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性工作者、耻辱和自我形象：来自加尔各答妓院的证据
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发表时间：
2019
影响因子：
8
通讯作者：
Sanchari Roy
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作者：
S. Ghosal;S. Jana;A. Mani;Sandip Mitra;Sanchari Roy
摘要本文研究了因贫困和社会排斥而面临耻辱的人的自我形象与行为之间的联系。通过对加尔各答(印度)的性工作者进行随机现场实验，我们检验了减轻内化污名的不利影响的心理干预是否可以诱导行为改变。我们发现，参与者的自我形象、储蓄选择和就诊次数都有显著改善。行政数据证实，储蓄和预防性健康行为的这些变化分别在15个月和21个月后持续存在。我们的发现突出了纯粹的心理干预改善边缘群体的生活选择和结果的潜力。
Abstract This paper studies the link between self-image and behavior among those who face stigma due to poverty and social exclusion. Using a randomized field experiment with sex workers in Kolkata (India), we examine whether a psychological intervention to mitigate adverse effects of internalized stigma can induce behavior change. We find significant improvements in participants' self-image, their savings choices, and health clinic visits. Administrative data confirm that these changes in savings and preventive health behavior persist 15 and 21 months later, respectively. Our findings highlight the potential of purely psychological interventions to improve the life choices and outcomes of marginalized groups.