Phenomenology of Somatization in Immigrants: An Idealtypical Approach
Massimiliano Aragona,
Federica Ferrari,
Marcella Cavallo
et al.
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Somatization in immigrants is frequent but standard studies do not differentiate between various forms of somatization. In this qualitative study, we used an idealtypical approach with the aim of phenomenologically differentiating between different forms of somatization in immigrants. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The clinical description of the ideal types was based on seven levels: medical examination; description of somatization symptoms; … Show more
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