TRADITIONAL RITUAL TO CURE MENTAL ILLNESS ACCORDING TO MANGGARAI CULTURE IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA (Original Research)

TRADITIONAL RITUAL TO CURE MENTAL ILLNESS ACCORDING TO MANGGARAI CULTURE IN EAST NUSA TENGGARA (Original Research)

mental illness; mental illness traditional treatment; traditional healing; traditional ritual

Introduction: Mental illness treatment using traditional methods is still carried out in
various regions in Indonesia, including in the Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara.
The aim of this study is to describe the types of traditional rituals performed to cure
mental illness in Manggarai culture.
Methods: This study uses an ethnographic approach which is supported by a qualitative
descriptive approach. Data were collected by conducting in-depth interviews with 10
cultural leaders.
Results: This study identified 4 types of rituals in treating mental illness namely peler
rituals to cure mental illness due to being possessed by evil spirits, keti manuk neni rituals
to cure mental illness due to heredity, Teing hang ritual heals mental illness due to
ungratefulness to ancestors, and the oke dara ta'a ritual to heals mental illness due to
having black magic.
Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that there are still many people who
practice traditional healing practices for people with mental illnesses and neglect medical
treatment, resulting in relapses that lead to pasung or physical restraint and confinement
of people with mental illnesses. Therefore, in providing education and promoting mental
health in the community, it is necessary to emphasize the effectiveness of medical
treatment

Novy Helena Catharina Daulima and Angelina Roida Eka

http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/pnj.v5.i1.40360

UNAIR

March 2023

Sri Wahyuni

ISSN : 26563894

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