Culture Bound Syndrome Paper
You are to write a 4-5-page paper (not including cover or reference
page) on a culture bound syndrome and compare it to a
western/modern day diagnosis. In many cultures, there are mental
illnesses that are unique to that culture, and thus are known as culture
bound syndromes. Many of these syndromes share similar symptoms to
western society’s mental illnesses.
Specifically, you are to:
a) Provide a detailed explanation of the syndrome: origin/history of it,
characteristics and symptoms, what country/countries is this
syndrome found, does it affect men or women, age it occurs, how it is
treated or cured
b) Case study/example of someone who experienced the culture bound
syndrome (include age/gender of the person, what happened to
him/her and were they able to be treated/cured)
c) You are to then compare the syndrome to one of the mental illnesses
in your textbook. In other words, based on the symptoms of the
cultural bound syndrome, which diagnosis does it resemble the most?
Provide similarities and differences
d) include an introduction and conclusion paragraph
Papers will be written using APA style. All papers should be typed, double
spaced, 12-inch font, pages numbered and include a cover and reference
page. Also, you need to cite throughout the entire paper. You need at
least three references. A handout with more information along with a
grading rubric will be provided.
Here is a list of cultural bound syndromes to choose from
O Amok
O Ataque de nervios
O Boufee delirante
a Dhat
O Ghost sickness
O Shenkui or Shen-k’uei
O Hwa-byung
O Koro
O Mal de oja
E
O Dibloktoa
Rootwork
O Shenjing Shuairua
a Zar
O Susto
o Taijin kxofusho
O Hikikomori
O Hmong Sudden Death Syndrome
Papers will be written using APA style. All papers should be typed, double
spaced, 12-inch font, pages numbered and include a cover and reference page.
Also, you need to cite throughout the entire paper
Length: 4-5 pages (not including cover or reference page)
Style: Paper should be done in APA style (all pages numbered, 12-inch font, include
subheadings, keep everything double spaced, even between paragraphs and including
reference page). Avoid using 1st/2nd person.
Minimum number of sources: Three. You may use books, journal articles, magazines,
newspapers. You may use one website but your other sources need to be from the ones
mentioned above.
As mentioned in your syllabus, you will discuss a culture bound syndrome and compare it to a
vestern/modern day diagnosis. In many cultures, there are mental illnesses that are unique to
that culture, and thus are known as culture bound syndromes. Many of these syndromes share
similar symptoms to western society’s mental illnesses. The syllabus has a list of culture bound
syndromes to choose from.
Specifically, you are to:
Provide a detailed explanation of the syndrome: origin/history of it, characteristics
and symptoms, any data or statistics that you can find on prevalence or
incidence of the syndrome, what country/countries is this syndrome found, does
it affect men or women, age it occurs, how it is treated or cured.
Discuss a case study/example of someone who experienced the culture bound
syndrome. Include age/gender of the person, what happened to him/her and
were they able to be treated/cured
Compare the syndrome to one of the mental illnesses in your textbook. In other
words, based on the symptoms of the cultural bound syndrome, which diagnosis
does it resemble the most? Choose only one western diagnosis. The
syndrome may be similar to a couple of western diagnoses, but for the purpose
of this assignment, pick the illness it most resembles. Provide similarities and
differences in terms of symptoms, how these symptoms are manifested,
treatment and prognosis
Include an introduction and conclusion paragraph
You DO NOT need an abstract for this assignment
Introduction (3 pts) (1 paragraph)
provides definition of culture bound syndrome
briefly discusses how cultural differences in how mental illness is viewed/diagnosed and
treated can impact diagnosis and treatment
statement on which culture bound syndrome the paper will focus on, and what
western diagnosis it will be compared to
Culture Bound Syndrome (10 pts) (2 pages)
history of specific culture bound syndrome chosen
prevalence/incidence/any statistics on the syndrome
_demographic information on syndrome (age, gender it affects)
presentation of syndrome (symptoms, characteristics, behaviors etc…)
prognosis (treatment/cure for syndrome)
Case Study (5 pts) (1/2 page to 1 page)
provides one case study of person afflicted with syndrome
provides clear and thorough explanation of case study (demographic info,
symptoms/behaviors, treatment)
Comparison to Western Diagnosis (10 pts) (about 1 page)
provides name of western diagnosis and brief information about it
_provides at least three similarities and differences between syndrome and western diagnosis
provides clear explanations of similarities/differences
Conclusion (2 pts) (1 paragraph)
provides a one paragraph summary of all of the above
Style (20 pts)
Uses proper spelling, grammar, subheadings, organization (3)
Quality of writing (academic style/tone, sentences don’t sound awkward and confusing) (3)
Avoids using 1st/2nd person (2)
Includes Title page, Running Head, Page #’s, 12 in font & double spaced (3)
Uses in-text citations accordingly and in correct APA format (3)
Reference page is included, in correct format, used at least three references (3)
Does not go over or under page limit of 4-5 pages (3)
Total
150

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