I've been trying to write my SOP, but it's been very difficult for me to know what exactly I should include. I've looked at other samples posted here, as well as Duke's guide on their website, but I just don't seem to know what to put in, given my interest in indisciplinary studies and my educational and professional background
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Are you sure about this? Similar/confusing terms do not necessarily indicate conflated concepts. The SoP is focused on research, the PS on how your personal life affects your research focus. Many programs (I'm looking at you, Brown!) that ask for a "personal statement" actually want (and ONLY) want an SoP, which you might discover if you read their description of the so-called personal statement carefully.
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