Culture's impact on health risk appraisal psychological well-being questions

Suzanne Christopher, John Chambers Christopher, Tim Dunnagan

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Abstract

Objective: To discuss the impact of culture on the development and utilization of psychological well-being questions embedded in Health Risk Appraisals (HRAs). Methods: Using one HRA as a case study, an interpretive-hermeneutic metatheory is employed to situate these questions in cultural and historical context and indicate their underlying individualistic ideology. Results: HRA question development and client feedback are largely shaped by Western concepts of individualism, which do not consider the cultural perspective of collectivist societies. Conclusion: Culture determines how we define, think about, and understand health. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of culture's impact on health research and practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)338-348
Number of pages11
JournalAmerican Journal of Health Behavior
Volume24
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

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