Dehumanization in severe alcohol use disorder : identification of its relations with patients' emotions, cognitions, behaviors, mental health, and clinical prognosis

Many people have denounced society's treatment of psychiatric patients as dehumanizing, that is, denying their humanity. Nevertheless, no empirical research has been conducted on the direct perception that these people have of being dehumanized by others. The present work, therefore, aims to address this gap by investigating this issue in a population particularly at risk of being dehumanized: people with severe alcohol use disorder. This thesis investigates the relationship between people with severe alcohol use disorder’s feeling of being dehumanized and other key factors for their well-being and treatment. Other perspectives are also proposed, such as the nursing staff’s perception of these patients. Finally, the issue of dehumanization is discussed at theoretical, empirical, and clinical levels. Research perspectives and practical ways of improving the hospital system and society are proposed.(PSYE - Sciences psychologiques et de l'éducation) -- UCL, 202