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Introduction

In the case study(20) of suzane, who was diagnosed with a form of obsessive-compulsive and spectrum disorder known as tricho-tilomania(hair-pulling disorder). A patient diagnosed with this disorder repeatedly pulls out their hair despite an attempt to stop them. According to (Grant et al. 2007), this form of the disorder is believed to be obsessive-compulsive disorder because hair pulling is compulsive and is also recognized as senseless. In understanding this kind of disorder, the role of other culturally influenced factors have to be put in(i.e., religiosity, superstition, and beliefs), with religion considerably being the most important. Additionally, the issues of systematic barriers, sociopolitical factors, and multi-cultural impact on the client at the micro, meso, Exo, and macro levels have to be considered by the psychologists.

Several empirical studies, both clinical and non-clinical samples in specific cultural settings carried out in the past, have concluded a strong correlation between OCD and sociopolitical factors, especially religion (Greenberg, 1984). Obsession under this factor takes the form of fear of God's punishment, persistent doubt, and fear of sinning blasphemy. The patient may repeatedly pray and seek reassurance about religious matters(Hepworth et al., 2010).

Although few studies have been carried out of the differential importance of OCD to multi-cultural factors that which exist support that beliefs may be significant with a different patient within different settings. For instance, current BDD suggests that socio-cultural norms are important in pathology as individuals perceive themselves to be good enough relative to a societal perspective. Their self-worth depends on their perception of their attractiveness(Rosen et al., 1995). The studies suggest that there is multi-cultural difference between specific symptoms of OCD and specific beliefs but little or no understanding of cultural impact in unwanted intrusion and consequential impact of unwanted intrusion and the functional significance of such reactions.

Multiculture factors in treatment

Many patients are extremely reluctant to disclose their disorder to friends and family during the process of treatment. Also, their families, in most cases, are likely to be supportive in assisting the patient with this compulsion(Hatch et al., 1996). Psychologists should consider first teaching the client how to disclose the information to their family or close friends rather than the therapist disclosing the information him/herself to them. It helps in helping them understanding the client's disorder and tolerating the patient's OCD activities. In case of extreme patient resistance in disclosing this information, a therapist should abandon the idea and instead involve another person, perhaps a neighbor or friend, to lower the patient resistance.

Sociopolitical factors in treatment

Religious issues may affect factors like what is and what is not the treatment strategy used by the psychologist, therapeutic relationship, and the patient's perceptions of the treatment outcome. Psychologists should consider harmonizing and integrating the patient sociopolitical perspective in treatment rather than blame the client's religious and political beliefs for their OCD. Additionally, the patient needs to understand the treatment rationale, and the therapist works to motivate the patient undergoing exposure. Lastly, if possible, the involvement of religious leaders under which the client subscribes can motivate and prevent them from unintentionally becoming a source of obsession for the patient(Huppert et al., 2007).

References

Grant, J. E., Odlaug, B. L., & Potenza, M. N. (2007). Addicted to hair pulling? How an alternate model of trichotillomania may improve treatment outcome. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 15(2), 80–85

Greenberg, D. (1984). Are religious compulsions religious or compulsive: A phenomenological

study. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 38, 524-532.

Hepworth, M., Simonds, L.M., & Marsh., R. (2010). Catholic priests’ conceptualisation of

scrupulosity: a grounded theory analysis. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 13(1), 1-16

Rosen, J. C., Reiter, J., & Orosan, P. (1995). Cognitive-behavioral image therapy for body

dysmorphic disorder. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 63, 263-269

Hatch, M. L., Friedman, S., & Paradis, C. M. (1996). Behavioral treatment of Obsessive-

Compulsive Disorder in African Americans. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 3, 303-315.

Huppert, J. D., Siev, J., & Kushner, E. S. (2007). When religion and obsessive-compulsive disorder collide: Treating scrupulosity in ultra-orthodox Jews. Journal of Clinical Psychology,63, 925-941