| Multiple personality in India: comparison with hysterical possession state. | |
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PMID: 7258407 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This article reports probably the first case of multiple personality from India and compares and contrasts it with the hysterical possession syndrome. Attention is drawn to the apparent rarity of multiple personality in contrast to the great prevalence of the possession syndrome in India (and other underdeveloped societies), while the reverse applies to Western Europe and North America. It is postulated that the disparity of frequency between the two manifestations of personal-identity disturbance derives from certain basic cultural differences. It is argued that polytheism and belief in reincarnation and spirits may be related to the possession syndrome, whereas high social approval of deliberate role-playing may foster the multiple personality syndrome. |
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Authors:
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V K Varma; M Bouri; N N Wig |
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Type: Case Reports; Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of psychotherapy Volume: 35 ISSN: 0002-9564 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Psychother Publication Date: 1981 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1981-09-22 Completed Date: 1981-09-22 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0110672 Medline TA: Am J Psychother Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-20 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adult Cultural Characteristics Dissociative Disorders / epidemiology, psychology Female Humans India Multiple Personality Disorder / epidemiology*, psychology Religion and Psychology |
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