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Psychometric evaluation of the professional forensic stigma scale

  • By

  • Ellen Vorstenbosch

  • Yvonne H. A. Bouman

  • Gemma Escuder-Romeva

  • Carolina Fellinghauer

  • Erik Bulten

  • Josep Maria Haro

  • July 8, 2026

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    The PROFS scale assesses professional stigma among mental healthcare professionals working with forensic populations.

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    The study involved 219 professionals from Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, evaluating the scale's psychometric properties.

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    The final PROFS version consists of 30 items across three domains: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination.

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    The refined PROFS demonstrated good reliability and construct validity, with significant correlations supporting its effectiveness.

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    The scale aims to identify professional stigma and inform stigma-reduction initiatives to improve care for forensic service users.

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Psychometric evaluation of the professional forensic stigma scale

  • by Ellen Vorstenbosch, Yvonne H. A. Bouman, Gemma Escuder-Romeva, Carolina Fellinghauer, Erik Bulten, Josep Maria Haro

  • July 8, 2026

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