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[Social tension--a factor in conversion. Case report].

V Nikolić1, I Popov, K Vlajković

  • 1Zavod za neurologiju i psihijatriju razvojnog doba, Novi Sad.

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|January 1, 1990
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This case study examines a mass poisoning event in Kosovo during the 1990s. It suggests that low educational background can contribute to mass hysterical reactions in adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Investigates a unique case of mass poisoning affecting adolescents in Kosovo in the early 1990s.
  • Focuses on a previously healthy adolescent girl experiencing recurrent functional disorders.
  • Examines the psychological and social factors contributing to mass hysteria in an educational setting.

Observation:

  • The patient, an adolescent of Albanian nationality, presented with four distinct episodes of functional disorders.
  • Hospitalization revealed no significant somatic or laboratory abnormalities.
  • Psychological assessments identified a predisposition to conversion reactions when emotional processing is inadequate.

Findings:

  • The individual's personality structure played a role in fostering a conversion-inducing atmosphere within the school environment.

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  • The case highlights a correlation between limited general culture and academic knowledge and the susceptibility to mass hysterical phenomena.
  • Suggests psychological vulnerability can be amplified in specific socio-cultural contexts.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the interplay of psychological predisposition and socio-cultural factors is crucial for addressing mass hysteria.
    • Highlights the importance of mental health support and education in preventing large-scale psychological distress.
    • Informs public health strategies for managing and preventing mass psychogenic events in vulnerable populations.