The Cultural Shaping of Depression: Somatic Symptoms in China, Psychological Symptoms in North America?
Ryder, A. G., Yang, J., Zhu, X., Yao, S., Yi, J., Heine, S. J., & Bagby, R. M. (2008). The cultural shaping of depression: Somatic symptoms in China, psychological symptoms in North America? Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 117(2), 300-313.
According to the authors, are there cross-cultural differences in symptom reporting between Chinese and Canadian patients? Explain in some detail. Remember to paraphrase, don’t use quotes. (This question is more complex than one might guess. Take some time to really understand what the authors’ conclusions are.)
The Cultural Shaping of Depression
What are some of the confounding variables the might influence the results of this research study?
Can these findings be generalized to other populations (e.g, Chinese Americans, other Asian groups, other ethnic groups, patients/clients with other mental disorders, other age groups, etc.)? Briefly explain why or why not.
Given this study and previous research, should a psychotherapist consider cultural variations in Chinese American self reports regarding depressive symptomatology? Explain your viewpoint.
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