Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Delusion across cultures

A K Kala, N N Wig

    The International Journal of Social Psychiatry
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study explored delusion types in 200 Indian psychiatric patients, finding unique patterns compared to global data. Socio-demographic factors like birth order and gender influenced specific delusion prevalence.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Mental health legislation in contemporary India: a critical review.

    International psychiatry : bulletin of the Board of International Affairs of the Royal College of Psychiatrists·2019
    Same author

    Emperor Ashoka: Did he suffer from von Recklinghausen's diseases?

    Indian journal of psychiatry·2015
    Same author

    Covert medication; the last option: A case for taking it out of the closet and using it selectively.

    Indian journal of psychiatry·2012
    Same author

    A model for rural psychiatric services-raipur rani experience.

    Indian journal of psychiatry·2011
    Same author

    Changing sociodemographic and clinical profile of patients attending a general hospital psychiatric clinic: some indications of community acceptance.

    Indian journal of psychiatry·2011
    Same author

    Helping the chronic schizophrenic and their families in the community-intial observations.

    Indian journal of psychiatry·2011
    Same journal

    Relationships Between Anxiety, Suicidal Thoughts, Life Satisfaction, and Loneliness: A Series of Mediation Models on Adolescent Marriages.

    The International journal of social psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Patterns of Depression Trajectories and Acculturation Strategies Among Multicultural Adolescents: A 9-Year Longitudinal Study in South Korea.

    The International journal of social psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Uncovering Mental Health Stigma in Undergraduates From Different Study Fields.

    The International journal of social psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Pre-COVID-19 Sexuality-Based Stigma Predicts Mid-Pandemic Anxiety Increases in a Cohort of Sexual Minority Men in the United States.

    The International journal of social psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    Examining the Causal Relationship Between Hikikomori and Psychological Features of New-Type Depression: A Longitudinal Study on Male Individuals With Hikikomori Condition.

    The International journal of social psychiatry·2026
    Same journal

    From Blueprint to Practice: Global Implementation Challenges of the WHO Mosaic Toolkit to End Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination.

    The International journal of social psychiatry·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Cross-cultural psychology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Delusions are a core symptom in various psychiatric disorders.
    • Understanding cultural and demographic variations in delusion types is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
    • Previous research has indicated potential differences in delusion phenomenology across diverse populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the frequency and types of delusions among patients in an Indian psychiatric clinic.
    • To compare these findings with existing data from other countries.
    • To explore the association between specific delusion types and socio-demographic factors.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 patients attending a general hospital psychiatric clinic in India.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Patients' delusions were systematically assessed and categorized.
  • Data on socio-demographic factors, including birth order and gender, were collected.
  • Frequencies of delusion types were compared with international literature.

    • Main Results:

    • Delusions of bodily control and food poisoning were more prevalent in the Indian sample compared to international reports.
    • First-born individuals more frequently experienced grandiose delusions.
    • Last-born individuals were more prone to delusions of persecution and reference.
    • Delusions of infidelity were significantly more common in females.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights significant variations in delusion types and their association with socio-demographic factors in the Indian population.
    • Cultural and societal influences may play a role in shaping the content of delusions.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and implications for clinical practice.