Problems of Defining and Comparing Abnormal Behavior Across Cultures

Draguns, Juris G.

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1977.tb29389.x

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“…One of the most considerable limitations is the use of Western diagnostic instruments (Draguns, 1977;Pernice, 1994). Most of the existing psychological assessment inventories may fail to capture the variety of stress reactions in refugee children -e.g., grief, loss, anxiety (Berman, 2001;Pernice, 1994).…”

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Children`s Drawings as a Triage Tool for the Assessment of Negative Emotionality in Refugee Children

Sokić

Đurović

Bíró

2019

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The study sought to examine the possible indirect trauma indica- tors among refugee children’s drawings. We have analyzed draw- ings of refugee children and non-refugee children as controls (5 - 9 years old). The content and Pickard’s expressive strategies for mood depiction were analyzed on 464 drawings. The content analysis revealed different content-specific categories across groups, with the category of Violence/War appearing significantly more in the drawings of the refugee group. and being used as one of the trauma indicators. The analysis revealed that negative mood was depicted by more complex and detailed drawings in both groups. An expressive strategy, namely the literal strategy, appeared to be specific to the refugee group only (e.g., absence of facial characteristics), while different patterns of non-literal ex- pressive strategies were observed in conveying mood between the two groups. Our findings suggest that the drawings can be used as a triage tool to assess the emotional status of refugee children.

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Children`s Drawings as a Triage Tool for the Assessment of Negative Emotionality in Refugee Children

Sokić

Đurović

Bíró

2019

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“…Concepts of psychopathology are then discussed, beyond the introductory comments about the culture-bound nature of psychopathological assessment we presented earlier. These include the context in which traditionally psychopathognomonic symptoms occur (e.g., Al-Issa, 1977; Jacoby, 1967; Marsella, Kinzie, & Gordon, 1973; Triandis & Draguns, 1980), methodological considerations of studies examining such issues (e.g., Draguns, 1973, 1977; Eysenck, 1986; Irvine & Carroll, 1980; Kagitcibasi & Berry, 1989; Rogler, 1989), and the psychopathological implications of merely being an ethnic minority in society, such as alienation and misdiagnosis (e.g., Adebimpe, 1981; Asamen & Berry, 1987; Bass, Wyatt, & Powell, 1983; Bigart, 1972; Dohrenwend & Dohrenwend, 1974; Graves, 1970; G. M. Guthrie & Tanco, 1980; Murphy, 1976; Wittkower & Dubrevil, 1973).…”

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Cross-cultural issues in psychology training programs: An invitation for discussion.

Mio

Morris²

1990

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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The American Psychological Association has, since 1973, formally supported the inclusion of cross-cultural training in accredited clinical psychology programs. However, in practice, such training has been slow in implementation at the departmental level. In this article, possible reasons are discussed for the resistance against including cross-cultural training in clinical programs, such as assumptions about the scope and importance of the courses. These resistances are placed within a framework of majority culture identity models (e.g., Ponterotto, 1988). The content of the cross-cultural course taught at Washington State University is described in detail. It is offered as a model for those interested in developing a similar course and also serves to inform those unaware of the contents of such courses. The authors hope to stimulate a dialogue about this important topic.

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“…Oberg (1960), vividly described the symptoms of culture shock as follows: "excessive washing of the hands; excessive concern over drinking water, food, dishes, and bedding; a feeling of helplessness and a desire for dependence on long-term residents of one's own nationality; and finally, longing to be back home, to be able to have a good cup of coffee and a piece of apple pie, to walk into a fast-food restaurant, to visit one's relatives, and, in general, to talk to people who really make sense." According to Adler (1987) and Draguns (1977), "Culture shock may contribute to individual growth for some positive issues and excitements, while the sojourners may feel confusion, anxiety, depression and uncertainty which may be detrimental to the psychological growth of some sojourners". According to Furnham & Bochner (1982), "Culture shock occurs in the social encounters, social situations, social episodes, or social transactions between sojourners and host nationals, and it is the reaction of sojourners to problems encountered in the dealings with the host members."…”

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Intercultural Adaptation Strategies to Culture Shock of International Students in China: A Case Study

Fakir¹

2018

IJBM

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The purpose of this study is to explore a case on culture shock and adaptation of an international student in China during the period from September 01, 2016 to May 01, 2017. This is the self-case study research which has been analyzed from multicultural context through a 50 sample research participants. A sample questionnaire survey on 32 international students from different developing countries and two Focus Group Discussions (FGD-1 and FGD-2) with 18 Bnagladeshi PhD and Master's students in China have been conducted through online social media such as WeChat/Skype, Facebook, e-mail and/or personal contact in order to identify the forms of intercultural shock, and also to make a list of possible intercultural adaptation strategies to evaluate the best fit intercultural adaptation strategies. This study used judgmental convenience sampling technique. As psychological and social issues affect negatively the sojourner, the culture shock and adaptation curves show ups and downs trend as our heart does all the time and this is called heartbeat and again this would be sustainable. However, this proposed heartbeat model requires approval from scholars. This study identified the best fit intercultural adaptation strategies such as harmonious relationship, integration, assimilation, and separation. This study suffers from smaller sample size and shorter time period which could be covered in the future research. The findings and recommendations have positive implications to the international students those who are normally nervous and hesitated to enter into a new foreign culture to pursue higher studies for a long period of time.

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Problems of Defining and Comparing Abnormal Behavior Across Cultures

Cited by 11 publications

References 28 publications

Children`s Drawings as a Triage Tool for the Assessment of Negative Emotionality in Refugee Children

Children`s Drawings as a Triage Tool for the Assessment of Negative Emotionality in Refugee Children

Cross-cultural issues in psychology training programs: An invitation for discussion.

Intercultural Adaptation Strategies to Culture Shock of International Students in China: A Case Study

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