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[Polynesia, myth and depression (author's transl)]

R Virieu

    Medecine Tropicale : Revue Du Corps De Sante Colonial
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    The "Southern Seas Myth" contributes to depression in Europeans and the native population of French Polynesia. This myth, portraying an idealized paradise, leads to disillusionment and socio-cultural disintegration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Sociology
    • Cultural Anthropology

    Background:

    • Depressive conditions are notably frequent in French Polynesia, affecting both European settlers and native inhabitants.
    • This paradoxical frequency necessitates an examination of the

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of historical and cultural perceptions of Polynesia.
    • Examination of psychological impacts on European settlers and native populations.

    Main Results:

    • The

    Conclusions:

    • The idealized