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Review
. 2006 Oct;61(7):702-15.
doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.61.7.702.

The psychotherapy adaptation and modification framework: application to Asian Americans

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The psychotherapy adaptation and modification framework: application to Asian Americans

Wei-Chin Hwang. Am Psychol. 2006 Oct.

Abstract

Although effective treatments for many mental disorders have been developed, little research has been conducted to determine whether these interventions are effective in treating those from diverse backgrounds. Recent reports have suggested that ethnic minorities are less likely to receive quality health services and that they evidence worse treatment outcomes when compared with other groups. To improve care for those from diverse backgrounds, Western-developed psychotherapies may need to be culturally modified or adapted to become more effective in treating ethnic minorities. This article addresses the need for adapting psychotherapy and provides a conceptual framework for making such modifications. The psychotherapy adaptation and modification framework model is applied to recent Asian American immigrants as an illustrative example. However, it may also serve as a point of departure to adapt therapies for other ethnocultural groups.

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