Research seems to show that expressed emotion tends to be more common in Western than in non-Western or developing countries.What aspect of schizophrenia has this observation been used to explain?

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The observation that expressed emotion is more common in Western than non-Western or developing countries has been used to explain the phenomenon of less severe long-term outcomes in developing countries for individuals with schizophrenia. This difference may be due to lower levels of expressed emotion in developing countries, which could lead to lower levels of stress and more supportive family environments, both of which have been associated with better outcomes in schizophrenia.

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