عنوان

A Grounded Theory Study of the Culture of Mental Health in Paraguay

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TLpq2400281073

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

A Grounded Theory Study of the Culture of Mental Health in Paraguay

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[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Montiel, Lydia E.

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Sells, James N

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Regent University

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2020

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

131

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Psy.D.

Body granting the degree

Regent University

Text preceding or following the note

2020

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Psychologists have found several difficulties in attempting to apply Western psychology in other regions of the world, which led them to question the validity, universality, and applicability of existing psychological theories (Kim, Yang, & Hwang, 2006). This situation highlights the need for the development of indigenous psychology so that each culture can be understood from its own frame of reference, including ecological, historical, philosophical, and religious context (Kim, Yang, & Hwang, 2006). In this qualitative research study, the researcher examined the culture of mental health in Paraguay, including traditional sources of support for mental health problems, cultural factors that influence the help-seeking process, and service provider qualities that contribute to a therapeutic alliance. All observations and conclusions were drawn from the perspectives of twelve key informants, selected for their expertise and experience. Each informant completed an electronic informed consent and participated in a semi-structured telephone interview with the primary researcher, who used grounded theory methodology to analyze the data, along a team of student researchers. From the data analysis, five themes emerged, representing beliefs about mental health, access to mental health services, cultural values that influence treatment, developing a therapeutic alliance, and improving mental health systems. The results were compared with existing literature, and suggestions for future research were presented.

Culture

Grounded theory

Indigenous psychology

Mental health

Paraguay

Psychology

Montiel, Lydia E.

Sells, James N

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[Thesis]

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