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A review for the definition of the concept and symptoms of Hwa-Byung

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

E. Kang ,
S. Lee  and
S. Choi
E. Kang
Affiliation:
Clinical Psychology, Duksung Women’s University, seoul, Korea, Republic of
S. Lee*
Affiliation:
Clinical Psychology, Duksung Women’s University, seoul, Korea, Republic of
S. Choi
Affiliation:
Clinical Psychology, Duksung Women’s University, seoul, Korea, Republic of
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

Hwa-Byung is a unique syndrome based on social-cultural background of South Korea. However, the definition of Hwa-Byung has not been established. For example, Hwa-Byung Diagnostic Interview Schedule(Kim, Kwon, Lee & Park, 2004) and Hwa-Byung Scale(Kwon et al., 2008) that are generally used in clinical practices defined Hwa-Byung differently. According to this, there is a slight difference in the symptoms that are measured.

Objectives

The purpose of our study is to establish the concept and symptoms of Hwa-Byung.

Methods

First, we review DSM-4, previous literatures and concept of Hwa-Byung in assessment tools. Through this, core features and characteristic symptoms are consisted. Second, a concept of Hwa-Byung that this study constructed is reviewed by clinical psychologists and Korean oriental psychiatrists. Finally, concepts and symptoms are defined.

Results

Comprehensive definition of Hwa-Byung is established. Hwa-Byung was identified as a syndrome with symptoms that exploded in the form of anger because emotions such as anger could not be resolved. psychological symptoms include resentment, the baggage of mind, or a representative symptom of han. And physical symptoms include feeling heavy, heat, rush, lumps in the neck or chest. Finally, these physical and psychological symptoms are associated with distinct stressful events.

Conclusions

Our study defined the concept and categorized for physical and emotional symptoms of Hwa-Byung. This result suggests that it can contribute to the development and revision of the Hwa-Byung assessment tools.

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

Hwa-ByungLiterature researchKorean oriental psychiatryCharacteristic symptom
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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S679 - S680
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