concept   assist device malfunction
culture   Eastern countries
statement   Malfunction of assistive devices can bring social stigma in Eastern cultures.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 assist Eastern countries Accepting help or assistance from others may be seen as losing face, and self-reliance is often valued highly. 1
2 assist device malfunction Eastern countries Assist device malfunction is deeply stigmatized and can bring shame to the user and their family, leading to social isolation and loss of reputation. 1