Understanding the Mass Trance Phenomenon in Indonesia: Between Traditional Beliefs and Community Mental Health
ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal July 1, 2008 Lidia Laksana Hidajat
The study on trance phenomenon is hardly ever done, in view of the fact that in Indonesia, trance or known as kesurupan tend to be accepted as a common cultural phenomenon, especially at many areas where traditional and mystical beliefs are profound, and spiritual practices are still carried out. While Indonesia is making a hard effort to build up its nation, and whereas modernization could be...