Familial, Social, and Cultural Factors Influencing Panic Disorder: Family Therapy Case of Korean Wife and American Husband

Abstract

This study examined the progress and causes of panic disorder symptoms in a client by focusing on family culture, events, and sociocultural background. The study results revealed that the underlying cause of the client's anxiety was originated from family characteristics. The present study suggested a new perspective on panic disorder by delving into family relations and sociocultural background in Korea, such as son preference, academic background-oriented culture, and collectivism. This study intended to provide a new perspective on how the experiences within family could affect panic disorder and to propose family therapeutic method for dealing with panic disorder.

Intimate Partner Violence in a Heterosexual Marriage: Case Study of a Korean Couple

“…Third, the sociocultural risk factors that influenced Kim's abuse towards Jim were her father's preference for his sons and filial piety. Despite women's improved status based on education, females still face discrimination in Korea (Kim & Ryu, 2005; Shim et al., 2016). In this regard, Kim became extremely upset when she was discriminated against by Jim and his mother who reminded Kim of her previous experience of being victimised by her father against her two brothers.…”