Examining the Ill-Effect of Stigmatization on Disequilibrium of Life During Pandemic Along with the Mediating Role of Stress and Social Isolation

Abstract

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, all facets of our lives have changed all of a sudden. The “infodemic” has triggered stigmatization further leading to disequilibrium in our life. We are entangled by fear, depression, anxiety, and uncertainty. The “witch-hunt hysteria” has led our life to flow in different dimensions. Uncertainty loomed large over the lives of the people who are stigmatized and thus dilemmas ruled over their life leading to imbalance. Considering this reality, our present study focused to measure the impact of stigmatization on the disequilibrium of life with a mediating effect of stress and social isolation. To reach a decisive conclusion we administered Smart PLS. The study evolved on the fact that Stigmatization has a direct influence on the disequilibrium of Life. Stress and Social Isolation play a pivotal role indirectly and have a mediating influence between Stigmatization and Disequilibrium of Life. Hence, this research work gives the means to understand the impact of stigmatization in our lives and how it can be managed not only to restore the balance of life but also to grow and excel to reach the helm of success.