| Toward a medical anthropology of sensations: definitions and research agenda. | |
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PMID: 18562491 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In this article, we outline the importance of a medical anthropology of sensations for theories of psychopathology and psychological healing. We define what is meant by ;sensation' (differentiating monomodal and polymodal sensations) and describe some of the mechanisms that generate and amplify sensations. We propose the heuristic use of the concepts of sensation schemas, sensation interpretants, and sensation scripts. We argue against the naive assumption that sensation experience is the same across cultures. Finally, we consider how healing may occur through 'sensation semiosis.' |
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Authors:
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Devon E Hinton; David Howes; Laurence J Kirmayer |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Transcultural psychiatry Volume: 45 ISSN: 1363-4615 ISO Abbreviation: Transcult Psychiatry Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-19 Completed Date: 2008-09-17 Revised Date: 2010-06-07 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9708119 Medline TA: Transcult Psychiatry Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 142-62 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA. devon_hinton@hms.harvard.edu |
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Anthropology, Physical* Anxiety / psychology Attention Culture Depression / psychology Humans Imagination Mental Healing Metaphor Self Concept Sensation* Somatoform Disorders Symbolism |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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63312//Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
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