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Multiple personality in India: comparison with hysterical possession state
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1981
Summary
This study presents the first reported case of multiple personality in India, contrasting it with the prevalent hysterical possession syndrome. Cultural differences in polytheism and role-playing may explain the differing frequencies of these identity disturbances.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Cultural Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Multiple personality disorder (MPD) appears rare in India compared to Western countries.
- Hysterical possession syndrome is highly prevalent in India and other developing societies.
- This disparity suggests cultural factors influence the manifestation of identity disturbances.