Global mental health and trauma exposure: the current evidence for the relationship between traumatic experiences and spirit possession.
Eur J Psychotraumatol November 19, 2015 Tobias Hecker, Lars Braitmayer, Marjolein Van Duijl 50 citations
Spirit possession is often linked to traumatic experiences, but the evidence for this relationship is inconsistent and methodologically limited. The review examines current global mental health research on trauma exposure and possession phenomena, finding that while some studies suggest a connection, many lack rigorous assessment of trauma and possession, and cultural factors are frequently overlooked. The authors call for more culturally sensitive and methodologically sound research to clarify the nature of this relationship.