Influence of the cultural background of the psychotherapist: considerations from the experience of Otakus
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cultural background, psychotherapy, transculturality, therapeutic bondAbstract
The present study aimed to analyze the experience of members of the Otaku subculture in the psychotherapy process, specifically regarding the perception of how therapists' cultural background influences this process. This work adopted a qualitative, cross-sectional, and exploratory strategy. Five individuals, with an average age of 21.80 years (SD = 1.92 years), participated and responded to a semi-structured interview. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and subjected to lexical analysis using the Interface software for Multidimensional Text and Questionnaire Analysis - Iramuteq. Five classes were identified: 1) Explanation of the Otaku experience, 2) Identification of Otakus, 3) Experience of pop culture, 4) Introduction to the world of anime, and 5) Importance of therapist understanding. The results indicate that Otakus attempt to explain their identification with anime content to therapists, and identification with anime characters is also relevant as it reflects important values and desires of the patients. The study highlights the importance of understanding the patient's cultural background in therapy, acknowledging the difficulty Otakus face in expressing their experience to therapists. It emphasizes the need for therapists to develop cultural humility, engage in critical self-examination of cultural awareness, and flexibility in their therapeutic approach to ensure effective and inclusive treatment.
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