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DSM-III-R and religion.

¹Center for Biomedical Ethics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)

|July 1, 1992

Summary

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd Edition-Revised (DSM-III-R) unfairly stereotypes religious individuals, particularly those in new religious movements or undergoing conversion. A more balanced interpretation is needed to prevent psychiatry from fostering social intolerance.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Religious Studies
Social Science

Background:

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd Edition-Revised (DSM-III-R) is a widely used diagnostic tool in psychiatry.
Previous interpretations within the DSM-III-R have been criticized for potential biases.
The manual's classification of certain religious phenomena has implications for social perception and tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically analyze the interpretation of religion within the DSM-III-R.
To identify specific areas where the DSM-III-R exhibits negative bias regarding religious persons, new religious movements, and religious conversion.
To advocate for a more balanced and respectful approach in psychiatric nomenclature.

Main Methods:

Content analysis of the DSM-III-R, specifically sections pertaining to religious phenomena.
Comparative analysis of diagnostic criteria and their application to religious practices.
Literature review on the intersection of psychiatry, religion, and social tolerance.

Main Results:

The DSM-III-R demonstrates considerable negative bias in its interpretation of religion.
New religious movements and religious conversion are often unfairly categorized under 'Dissociative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified'.
This biased interpretation contributes to unfair stereotypes of religious persons.

Conclusions:

The current interpretation of religion in the DSM-III-R is problematic and perpetuates negative stereotypes.
A revised, more balanced, and respectful interpretation of religion is necessary within psychiatric diagnostic manuals.
Psychiatry's official nomenclature should not contribute to social intolerance of religious nonconformity.

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