The Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12) is a valuable tool for assessing the experiences of stigma and discrimination among individuals with stigmatized identities. The scale has demonstrated good psychometric properties and has been widely used in research and clinical settings. The repackaged version of the DISC-12 (DISC-12-REPACK) offers a valuable tool for assessing the experiences of stigma and discrimination among diverse populations, particularly refugee and migrant populations. Further research is needed to continue to validate and adapt the DISC-12 to ensure its applicability to diverse populations and settings.
Researchers used meta-exploratory factor analysis to reduce the tool to . This short-form version maintains high reliability and validity, making it more practical for rapid assessments in diverse global contexts while still capturing the core experiences of personal and social relationships. Clinical and Research Impact Discrimination And Stigma Scale -disc-12- REPACK
Assesses "anticipated discrimination," or when a person avoids opportunities (like applying for a job) out of fear of being stigmatized. The Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC-12) is a
Organizations like Time to Change or the Global Anti-Stigma Alliance use the REPACK as a pre/post measure. A reduction of 10 points on the 100-point scale is considered a clinically significant reduction in experienced discrimination. Further research is needed to continue to validate