Defining delusion and the serving of professional interests
The case of ‘paranoia’
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9617199 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David J Harper (0000-0001-7843-2119, Whiston Hospital, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 357-369 |
| Publication date | 1992-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Journal of Medical Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-1129 • E-ISSN: 2056-5194 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.2044-8341.1992.tb01717.x |
| PMID | 1486057 |
| OpenAlex | W2063940339 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
This paper examines the related concepts of paranoia and delusion from a broadly social constructionist perspective. Through an analysis of the American Psychiatric Association's (1987) definition of delusion, inherent inconsistencies and implied philosophical assumptions are highlighted. It is argued that psychiatric definitions are not merely academic and clinical but are a site of political and professional interest. The implications of such an analysis are discussed with particular reference to developing new directions for research and clinical practice
Delusion · Epistemology · Paranoia · Perspective (graphical) · Political science · Politics · Psychiatry · Psychoanalysis · Social constructionism · Social science · Sociology · Law · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Mental Health and Psychiatry · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
| Citations per year | 0.13 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1994 - 2000 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |