@article{853,
  keywords = {stigma, Addictive behaviors, Substance use, Gambling, Gender perspective},
  author = {Nerea Etxaburu and Gema Aonso-Diego and Mayda Portela and Ana Estévez},
  title = {Differences in perceived stigma by addictive behaviors: a gender-based analysis},
  abstract = {Background. It has been shown that addictions are stigmatized and that this stigma affects a person’s well-; being and treatment-seeking. This study aims to analyze whether individuals exhibiting various addictive; behaviors –specifically alcohol use, drug use, gambling, gaming, and compulsive buying– experience; greater levels of perceived stigma than those without such issues. Additionally, the study aims to examine; differences in stigma based on sex. Methods. The sample consisted of a total of 136 participants from the; general population. The participants’ age ranged from 18 to 63 years (Mage = 42.13; SD = 9.32), and 78.7%; were female. Results. There are significant differences in discrimination and disclosure between individuals; who report problematic use of illegal substances and gaming and those who do not. For women, significant; differences were found in discrimination and positive aspects subscale based on problematic use of illegal; substance use and gaming. Among male population, there were significant differences between men with; compulsive buying in discrimination and positive aspects compared to non-problematic use. Conclusion.; Identifying the populations that are most susceptible to stigma is crucial for developing effective strategies; for its prevention and reducing potential detrimental consequences.},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Ansiedad y Estrés},
  volume = {32},
  number = {1},
  pages = {28-33},
  month = {01/2026},
  publisher = {Sociedad Española para el Estudio de la Ansiedad y el Estrés},
  issn = {1134-7937},
  isbn = {2174-0437},
  doi = {10.5093/anyes2026a},
}