Luk and Agoha Flashcards
What is the aim of Luk and Agoha study?
The purpose of this study is to describe the experience of a Chinese- America adolescent girl with AN using a case study design from multiple perspectives of theory, particularly culture
What is some background of Luke and Agoha study?
Amy was first presented as a 13 year old girl who had a history of severe caloric restriction and a BMI of 11.8. She developed amenorrhea. She had body image distortions. Transferred to a psychiatric unit.
Dad’s primary language is Mandarin but can speak Cantonese and a little english. Mums primary language is Cantonese and can speak little english
What are some procedural details of Amy in Luke and Agoha study?
- She went to a psychiatric ward
- Was discharged after 3 months when goal weight was reached
- She was readmitted 2 times within 6 months for not being able to maintain her weight
- 3rd time Amy changed to parental oversight at home. In home therapist was same Chinese culture
Results relating to Amy’s mum at the start of Luk and Agoha study?
Amy seemed annoyed towards her mother. She would complain about bread in freezer and not having soy milk . Amy refused to eat meals with her family. Her family had a poor insight into Amy’s illness .
What effect did the in-home therapist have on Amy and her family in Luk and Agoha study?
Being the same Chinese culture they became active in helping communication and understanding of Amy’s illness. Additionally Amy’s peers encourages weight gain
What happened 10 months post discharge from the impatient unit (Luk and Agoha)?
Amy visited China with her family. Amy was excited to talk about her trip and told them how much she ate out and how it was so frequent. She also displayed photos of her from her trip
What happened the months after Amy visited her family in China (Luk and Agoha)?
She remained asymptomatic. Fewer critisms with with her mother. She maintained a BMI above 18.5 and had a menstrual bleeding. She was determined to find a part time job and did get one
What is the conclusion to Luk and Agoha study??
Amy’s struggle with her mother. food refusal and developmental theories of anorexia as a product of a need for autonomy and control. In their interactions maternal nurturing and warmth were often lacking and Amy’s perception of her mother was one of her being overbearing and controlling
What is culture clash in regard to Luk and Agoha study?
Amy was experiencing conflicting cultural norms: those of her peers and local community and those of her parents. She decides to reject her ancestral culture through her rejection of her family’s food
