Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Cultural Issues

Yoon Hee Yang, Richard Moulding, Maja Nedeljkovic, Elham Foroughi, Guy Doron, Michael Kyrios

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the cross-cultural understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Epidemiological studies suggest a reasonably consistent prevalence of OCD around the world. The role of culturally influenced factors (such as religiosity and beliefs) in the presentation of OCD is also considered, with religion being considered particularly important in the presentation of OCD, although not in its prevalence per se. The influence of cultural factors on help-seeking behaviors and its role in assessment (including misdiagnosis) is considered. The importance of culture for treatment is also discussed, including the role of religious factors, along with other issues relating to working with clients from minority cultures. Limitations of the literature base are discussed, particularly the lack of non-Western studies and the lack of comparative cross-cultural studies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Second Edition
EditorsDavid F. Tolin
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherOxford University Press
Chapter27
Pages717-748
Number of pages32
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)9780190068783
ISBN (Print)9780190068752
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • beliefs
  • cognition
  • cross-cultural psychology
  • cross-cultural treatment
  • epidemiology
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder

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