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Biopsychosocial Approaches to Understanding Health in South Asian Americans pp 71–94Cite as

Psychological Models of Health

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a brief overview of recognized models of health (Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, Health Locus of Control, Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change) and psychological intervention originating from South Asian culture (mindfulness meditation, yoga, transcendental meditation, prayer) with the exception of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Given the increasing population of South Asian Americans and cultural differences in their health beliefs and behavior, it becomes imperative to discuss the suitability of implementing Western-influenced models and intervention among ethnic populations. Indeed, research emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity when assessing and treating either physical and/or mental health issues among South Asian American patients. Overall, through increasing awareness of the existing models of health and their weaknesses in application to South Asian Americans, identifying biopsychosocial factors unique to this population’s culture, and examining the existing forms of intervention and therapy indigenous to South Asians, researchers and practitioners can begin to create culturally adaptive and individualized treatments and models targeted towards the improvement of South Asian American health. This chapter aims to support the contention that the biopsychosocial approach to health may be especially useful among ethnic populations and improving the trajectory of health (studies, treatment, etc.). Research findings and descriptions regarding the mentioned models of health and intervention are discussed.

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Jilani, Z., Chang, E.C., Lee, J., Batterbee, C.NH. (2018). Psychological Models of Health. In: Perera, M., Chang, E. (eds) Biopsychosocial Approaches to Understanding Health in South Asian Americans. Cross-Cultural Research in Health, Illness and Well-Being. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91120-5_5

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