Cultural differences in obsessions: Empirical studies with Belgian and Turkish samples KU Leuven
Summary
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a clinically heterogeneous condition that has been found across the world (Sasson et al., 1997; Staley & Wand, 1995). OCD is characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses (obsessions), and the repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions) that are performed to reduce the anxiety elevated by obsessions (American Psychiatric Association, ...