Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health. A Comparison of China and Norway

Term Paper , 2022 , 16 Pages , Grade: 1,3

Health - Mental Health

This scientific paper presents the different cultural perspectives on mental health, with the cultures compared being Norwegian and Chinese. First, the term culture is examined in detail and defined, with the aim of creating a thematic basis. Second, Hofstede's six cultural dimensions are explained. This is followed by the definition of mental health, and the interrelationship between culture and mental health is elaborated and examined afterwards. To give an insight into the cultural perspectives on mental health in Norway and China, an overview of the development and perspectives of the mental health concept within the cultures is given. To conclude this paper, a comparison is drawn between the Norwegian and Chinese culture using the cultural dimensions according to Hofstede as a tool for analysis.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Culture and mental health
  • 2.1 Definition of culture
  • 2.2 Hofstede's cultural dimensions
  • 2.3 Definition mental health
  • 2.4 Relationship culture and mental health
• 3 Cultural perspectives on mental health
  • 3.1 Mental health in China
  • 3.2 Mental health in Norway
  • 3.3 Comparison of cultures based on Hofstede
• 4 Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This scientific work aims to investigate cultural differences in the perception and handling of mental health. It uses Norway and China as case studies to explore how cultural perspectives influence attitudes towards mental well-being and the development of mental health services.

• The role of culture in shaping individual and societal views on mental health.
• The impact of cultural values and beliefs on the understanding and management of mental health issues.
• A comparative analysis of mental health perspectives in Norway and China.
• The application of Hofstede's cultural dimensions framework to analyze cultural differences in mental health.
• The importance of integrating and establishing mental health services in all societies and cultures.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

This paper begins by exploring the multifaceted concept of culture. It presents a definition of culture and explains Hofstede's six cultural dimensions, providing a framework for analyzing cultural differences. The paper then delves into the definition of mental health and explores its relationship to cultural contexts.

Chapter 3 focuses on examining the perspectives on mental health in Norway and China. It provides an overview of the historical development and current state of mental health understanding within each culture.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes and concepts explored in this paper include: culture, mental health, cultural dimensions, Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Norway, China, mental health perspectives, cultural influence, social systems, values, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior.

• College: Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf (Wirtschaft und Medien)
• Course: Intercultural Competences
• Grade: 1,3
• Author: Anonym (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 16
• Catalog Number: V1465192
• ISBN (PDF): 9783389013335
• ISBN (Book): 9783389013342
• Language: English
• Tags: Mental Health, China, Norway, Culture, Hofstede, Cultural dimensions, Intercultural Communication, Interkulturelle Kompetenz, Kulturen im Vergleich, Mentale Gesundheit, Interkulturalität, Kulturunterschiede