💥This paper seeks to examine the psychodynamics of demon possession in contemporary Trinidadian society, and focuses on the predisposing, precipitating and cultural factors which contribute to this condition. This includes analysis of Trinidadian folk beliefs and superstitions as well as isolation of specific stress factors in individual case histories. The paper also comments on the pragmatic nature of the possession-reaction and the advantages afforded by allowing the individual to escape from unpleasant reality as well as projecting feelings of blame or guilt on to the intruding spirit.
