Abstract
It seems likely that an increasing number of young people in the isolated region of Ladakh are experiencing mental problems
in relation to the process of acculturation. Ladakh, a Himalayan region situated in the northeast of India, has undergone
rapid development. It has been influenced by the opening of the area for tourists in 1974 and from the massive presence of
the Indian military. This work explores the discourses among intellectuals, practitioners and young people about psychopathology
among the Ladakhi youth in relation to socio-cultural changes. Based on the discourse analysis and a review of relevant theoretical
perspectives, it is argued that development is causing a greater diversity in the youth, and that the combination of greater
pressure and less cultural support may be causing an increase in psychopathology.
in relation to the process of acculturation. Ladakh, a Himalayan region situated in the northeast of India, has undergone
rapid development. It has been influenced by the opening of the area for tourists in 1974 and from the massive presence of
the Indian military. This work explores the discourses among intellectuals, practitioners and young people about psychopathology
among the Ladakhi youth in relation to socio-cultural changes. Based on the discourse analysis and a review of relevant theoretical
perspectives, it is argued that development is causing a greater diversity in the youth, and that the combination of greater
pressure and less cultural support may be causing an increase in psychopathology.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Research in Progress
- Pages 1-10
- DOI 10.1007/s12646-012-0150-1
- Authors
- Simon Ozer, Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Journal Psychological Studies
- Online ISSN 0974-9861
- Print ISSN 0033-2968