Trance states: a theoretical model and cross-cultural analysis
Ethos • Vol/Iss. 14(2) • American Anthropological Association • • Published In • Pages: 174-203 •
By Winkelman, Michael James
Hypothesis
There will be a relationship between the presence of tremors/convulsions and trance states, particularly possession
Note
Almost all cases with convulsions were labeled as involving possession
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correlation | Supported | p < 0.001 | tau= .36 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Trance Type | Dependent | Shamans And Psychotherapists, Revelation And Divination |
| Tremors/Convulsions | Independent | Physiological Data, Shamans And Psychotherapists |