Abstract
This study aimed to explore the relationship between traumatic history, dissociative phenomena, absorption and quality of life among a population of channelers, in comparison with a population of non-channelers with similar traumatic history. The study sample included 150 women. The measures included Traumatic Experiences Scale, Dissociative Experience Scale, Absorption Scale, Brief Symptom Inventory and Quality of Life (QOL) Assessment. Channelers presented significantly higher levels of dissociation, absorption and psychological health compared to the other group. Dissociation and absorption were trauma-related only among the comparison group. Hence, dissociation has different qualities among different people, and spiritual practice contributes to QOL.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1040-1051 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Religion and Health |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2015 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Absorption
- Channeling
- Dissociation
- Quality of life
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing
- Religious studies