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Social perceptions of the concept of madness in sociology: Analytical reading
Joint Authors
Barrak, Khadrah
Bukhris, Haddah Azhar
Bin Dar, Nasimah
Source
Journal of Studies in Deviance Psychology
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2024), pp.929-945, 17 p.
Publisher
University of Batna 1 Hadj Lakhdar Laboratory of Psychological Applications in the Prision Setting
Publication Date
2024-06-30
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Abstract EN
Michel Foucault's work, "madness and folly: a historical exploration of madness in the classical era," has triggered significant shifts in societal responses to madness, redefining the field and altering societal reactions.
traditionally linked to fear, madness's historical associations with magic and sorcery have influenced societal perspectives.
sociology has allowed us to transcend these constructs, exploring manifestations of madness as deviations and variations in societal tolerance, termed social perceptions.
this research aims to understand how societal perceptions of madness have evolved, considering shifts in terminology and the concept's essence.
through a comprehensive questionnaire administered to 50 professors in Echahid Cheikh Larbi Tebessi university-Tebessa, Algeria, we investigate perceptions across diverse age groups, academic ranks, and specializations.
the findings reveal nuanced variations in perceptions, highlighting the complex interplay between age, rank, and specialization.
while older professors tend to associate madness with supernatural forces, younger ones focus on mental illness.
academic rank influences interpretations, with professors emphasizing societaal issues more than assistants.
specializations like sociology and psychology exhibit greater sensitivity to societal factors.
in conclusion, societal perceptions of madness are multifaceted, influenced by age, academic rank, and specialization.
this research contributes to sociological understanding, emphasizing the enduring relevance of studying societal constructs surrounding madness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bin Dar, Nasimah& Barrak, Khadrah& Bukhris, Haddah Azhar. 2024. Social perceptions of the concept of madness in sociology: Analytical reading. Journal of Studies in Deviance Psychology،Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.929-945.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1593538
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bin Dar, Nasimah…[et al.]. Social perceptions of the concept of madness in sociology: Analytical reading. Journal of Studies in Deviance Psychology Vol. 9, no. 1 (Jun. 2024), pp.929-945.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1593538
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bin Dar, Nasimah& Barrak, Khadrah& Bukhris, Haddah Azhar. Social perceptions of the concept of madness in sociology: Analytical reading. Journal of Studies in Deviance Psychology. 2024. Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.929-945.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1593538
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references: p. 945
Record ID
BIM-1593538