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[Normality, normativity and marginality]

J P Mialet

    Annales Medico-Psychologiques
    |November 1, 1980
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    Psychiatric normality lacks a clear definition, making it subjective to the psychiatrist's values and societal norms. This can lead to "normativity," where individual uniqueness is overlooked in favor of imposed ideals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry and Mental Health
    • Sociology of Medicine
    • Philosophy of Mind

    Context:

    • The concept of "normality" in psychiatry is critically examined.
    • Current diagnostic criteria for mental health lack a definitive boundary between normal and abnormal.
    • Psychiatric evaluation is influenced by the clinician's personal values and socio-cultural background.

    Purpose:

    • To review different perspectives on the psychiatric sense of "normality."
    • To highlight the absence of a satisfactory criterion for distinguishing normal from abnormal mental states.
    • To explore the implications of subjective valuations in psychiatric assessment.

    Summary:

    • Normality in mental processes is a subjective valuation, not an objective measure.
    • Psychiatric "normality" is influenced by the psychiatrist's values and societal thinking.

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  • The study identifies the risk of "normativity," the imposition of external norms on individuals, disregarding their uniqueness.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding the subjective nature of psychiatric normality is crucial for ethical practice.
    • Distinguishes psychiatric abnormality from social abnormality (marginality).
    • Promotes a more individualized and less prescriptive approach in mental health evaluations.