Indian Women’s Experience of a Narrative Intervention Using Art And Writing*

Authors: Keeling, Margaret¹; Nielson, L.²

Source: Contemporary Family Therapy, Volume 27, Number 3, September 2005 , pp. 435-452(18)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

International and minority populations tend to underutilize mental health services, including marriage and family therapy. Models of marriage and family therapy developed in the West may reflect Western values and norms inappropriate for diverse cultural contexts. This article presents an exploratory, qualitative study of a narrative therapy approach with Asian Indian women. This study adds to the small body of narrative-based empirical studies, and has a unique focus on intercultural applications and the experience of participants. Participant experience was examined along four phenomenological dimensions. Findings indicate the suitability of narrative interventions and nontraditional treatment delivery for this population.

Keywords: narrative therapy; culture; qualitative study; Asian Indian women; marriage and family therapy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10591-005-6219-4

Affiliations: 1: Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 840 University City Boulevard, 24061-0515, Blacksburg, VA, USA, Email: mkeeling@vt.edu 2: Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 840 University City Boulevard, 24061-0515, Blacksburg, VA, USA,

Publication date: 2005-09-01