"You're a nobody when you're unemployed": Unemployed's labeling, through a social cognition perspective.

Key Points

• Labeling as 'nobody' enhances the stigma around unemployment, affecting self-identity.
• The stigma associated with unemployment can lead to social and emotional consequences for individuals.
• Social cognition frameworks help to explain how societal perceptions shape the experiences of unemployed people.
• Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing support systems for the unemployed.

Abstract