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Personality Disorder Assessment in Asian Americans

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This chapter provides an overview of the Asian American population and sociocultural influences associated with personality disorder assessment. First, a general overview of Asian American demographics and relevant sociocultural factors is presented. Then issues related to cross-cultural assessment of personality disorders are provided, along with recommendations for culturally sensitive assessments with this ethnic group. Finally, a review of the existing literature on personality disorder instruments for use with Asian Americans is covered, along with recommendations for clinical use with clients. The theme throughout this chapter is the role of sociocultural influences in shaping personality traits and how these influences affect assessment of personality disorders in Asian Americans.

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Ha, C., Sharp, C. (2014). Personality Disorder Assessment in Asian Americans. In: Benuto, L., Thaler, N., Leany, B. (eds) Guide to Psychological Assessment with Asians. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0796-0_17

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