Psychodynamics of spirit possession among the Inuit.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie February 1, 1983 A Seltzer 7 citations
Three cases of spirit possession were studied to determine common underlying psychodynamic factors. The spirits were believed to represent culture bound defense mechanisms, and attempts at problem solving in individuals suffering from unresolved conflicts. These being anomic anxiety, dependency, sexual identity and aggression. The symptoms, therefore, were considered to be attempts at conflict...