My interdisciplinary honors thesis examined how perceptions of the etiology of developmental delays and illness in children are related to the treatment of these conditions at the individual and community levels. In particular, I integrated comparisons of cultures with individual and relational models of personhood to stress the importance of considering socio-cultural variables when planning intervention programs. To complete some of the cross-cultural aspects of my research, I traveled to Benin, West Africa over the summer of 2002 through the graduate level West Africa Study Program at Wayne State University. As part of this program, I also completed monthly preparatory research and educational seminars for a year. I produced several presentations and papers related to this line of inquiry.
Timeframe
January 2002 - April 2004
Funding
Honors Scholar Program Research Grant
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