Origin
What is TKS
A cultural bound syndrome where individuals are fearful of displeasing/offending others due to their bodily functions
What was Jane fearful of
that she is offending others with her body odour
Jane
How old is Jane
21 years old
What is Jane’s conviction/belief…
That she is emitting a bad odour.
Japan
Out of the 4 sub-categories which one applies to Jane
4)Jikoshu-Kyofu
What is the main difference between TKS and SAD
SAD is more concerned with fears of being judged or scrutinized by others (self focused) whilst TKS is the fear of offending or upsetting others (other focused)
Name 2 symptoms Jane was exhibiting
obsessive pre-occupation of her odour(excessive showering and brushing of teeth
social withdrawal and constant apologizing
Who urged Jane to seek Therapy
Jane’s close friend/roomate
What are the 2 Subtypes as identified by Kotera & Taylo ,(2023)
2)Offensive Type
What is the name of the unique Japanese approach in treating TKS
Morita Therapy
Name all 4 of the sub-categories of TKS
1)Sedikmen-Kyofu (phobia of blushing)
2)Shobu-Kyofu (phobia of a deformed body )
3)Jikoshisen-kyofu( Phobia of eye contact)
4) Jikoshu-kyofu (phobia of one’s own body odour)
According to Maeda and Nathan (1999) TKS manifests itself mostly in what kind of interpersonal relationships
acquaintances
What is the name of the Psychological distress Jane may feel having to adapt to a broadly different culture.
Acculturative Stress