According to the sociocultural view of the etiology of somatoform disorders, these disorders are more common in nonindustrial societies and among the poorly educated in the United States. Why do people in these communities tend to develop these disorders?

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According to the sociocultural view, in nonindustrial societies and among the poorly educated in the United States, people may learn to express their emotional distress as physical symptoms rather than through verbal communication or therapy. This is due to cultural beliefs, norms, and values that encourage the expression of distress through somatic symptoms, as well as limited access to education and healthcare that could provide alternative coping strategies. Crowded living conditions, pollution, and discrimination may also contribute to stress and physical symptoms but are not specific to somatoform disorders. Suspicion of therapists may be a factor, but it is not the primary reason identified by the sociocultural perspective.

According to the Sociocultural View of the Etiology of Somatoform