Why should researchers care about culture?
Analysis of the existing literature together with case experience reveals at least 4 implications of culture for the conduct of mental health research. Culture helps define the field of study, assists in identifying research gaps, shapes research paradigms, and supports the evolution of a cosmopolitan view of mental health.
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