Is somatization affected by self-construal? A cross-sectional study with 120 psychiatric outpatients in two regions of Turkey
These results support the idea that a relational self-construal is linked to more somatization. A negative correlation between somatization and factors like interpersonal sensitivity, anxiety, and autonomy suggests that an independent self-construal might protect against somatization. The study also emphasizes the role of cultural context in mental health.
Authors
- Süheyla Ünal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3266-6256)
- Mustafa Akan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9252-8341)
- Cemile Hazan Tunalı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6498-8973)
- İrem Mutlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9267-359X)
Institutions
- Bursa Technical University (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-06-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640251345026
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44