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Cultural Impact on Human Behavior
Daishanee Hatchett
Grand Canyon University
CNL-509-0500: Counseling the Culturally Diverse
Catherine Troop
01/08/2025
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Every individual, community, and state have a tremendous impact on culture. The society
in which we were raised and the environment in which we interact have an impact on the things
we do every day. According to research, people's reactions to a given incident are influenced by
the society in which they live.
The short film "Love Is All You Need?" effectively highlights the impact of cultural
differences on personality formation, psychological difficulties, and help-seeking behaviors,
primarily focusing on the LGBTQIA+ community. It becomes evident that perspective and
empathy are essential in a counselor's approach when addressing these issues.
The film's main character was a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, yet his parents
were Christians. The main character's parents enforce hard standards and have a "black-and-
white" outlook, which results in a lack of understanding and compassion for the protagonist's
issues, which produces psychological problems for the protagonist. Because his parents do not
accept him for who he is, he struggles with feelings of remorse, shame, and dread. He is cautious
about seeking help from his family and peers, and his aid-seeking behavior is impacted by his
cultural background. Instead, he seeks help and knowledge online through a variety of places.
This cultural difference has a substantial impact on people's willingness to seek help (Cronk,
2019).
The film depicts a societal background in which heterosexuality is considered the norm,
and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ endure discrimination, prejudice, and bias. This
discrimination from society influences LGBTQIA+ people's personalities, requiring many of
them to suppress their true identities. Resulting in internal conflicts and psychological suffering.
Cultural Impact on Human Behavior
Daishanee Hatchett
Grand Canyon University
CNL-509-0500: Counseling the Culturally Diverse
Catherine Troop
01/08/2025
, 2
Every individual, community, and state have a tremendous impact on culture. The society
in which we were raised and the environment in which we interact have an impact on the things
we do every day. According to research, people's reactions to a given incident are influenced by
the society in which they live.
The short film "Love Is All You Need?" effectively highlights the impact of cultural
differences on personality formation, psychological difficulties, and help-seeking behaviors,
primarily focusing on the LGBTQIA+ community. It becomes evident that perspective and
empathy are essential in a counselor's approach when addressing these issues.
The film's main character was a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, yet his parents
were Christians. The main character's parents enforce hard standards and have a "black-and-
white" outlook, which results in a lack of understanding and compassion for the protagonist's
issues, which produces psychological problems for the protagonist. Because his parents do not
accept him for who he is, he struggles with feelings of remorse, shame, and dread. He is cautious
about seeking help from his family and peers, and his aid-seeking behavior is impacted by his
cultural background. Instead, he seeks help and knowledge online through a variety of places.
This cultural difference has a substantial impact on people's willingness to seek help (Cronk,
2019).
The film depicts a societal background in which heterosexuality is considered the norm,
and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ endure discrimination, prejudice, and bias. This
discrimination from society influences LGBTQIA+ people's personalities, requiring many of
them to suppress their true identities. Resulting in internal conflicts and psychological suffering.
