Clinical Interpretation of Jinn Possession and Cultural Formulation of Mental Illness.
The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC December 1, 2022 DOI: 10.1177/15423050221116775 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMental health providers hold varied interpretations of jinn possession, often viewing it through a clinical lens while also recognizing traditional and prophetic medicine as explanatory frameworks. The paper synthesizes existing research to improve clinical practice with clients who report jinn possession, arguing that culturally competent care requires integrating these perspectives. It suggests that dismissing spirit possession beliefs can harm therapeutic relationships, whereas acknowledging them may enhance treatment outcomes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Muslims Culture-bound symptoms Faith healing Jinn possession Mental health |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key finding | Argues that understanding mental health providers' interpretations of jinn possession and their views on traditional healing practices can improve clinical practice with affected clients. |
Abstract
This article addresses common interpretations of jinn possession among health care professionals. The author addresses the following questions: How do mental health providers interpret jinn possession? How do they view traditional healing practices, such as prophetic medicine, and folk medicine, to explain the phenomenon of jinn possession? The aim of this paper is to contribute to theoretical knowledge of existing research in this area and explore the possibility of improvement of the clinical practice with clients who claim to be possessed by jinn.