Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence

Swanson, Guy E.

Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence

Review of Religious Research • Vol/Iss. 19 • Religious Research Association • • Published In 1978 • Pages: 253-278 •

By Swanson, Guy E.

Abstract

This study examines correlates of trance and possession in pre-industrial societies. Results suggest that the presence of trance/possession is associated with subsistence, number of jurisdictional levels, and community decision-making.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Other	Combination	Bourguignon (1968)

Hypotheses (4)
Hypothesis	Supported
A society's reliance on hunting and fishing will be positively associated with the presence of active trance (269).	Supported
Controlling for sustenance from hunting and fishing, the number of jurisdictional levels will be related to trance (270).	Not Supported
The presence of a mode of decision-making that embodies a reflective stance will be negatively related to the presence of active trance (270).	Supported
The number of jurisdictional levels and the type of decision-making will be associated with possession trance (273).	Supported

Documents and Hypotheses Filed By: Kate Cummings Megan Farrer

Trance and possession: studies of charismatic influence

Review of Religious Research • Vol/Iss. 19 • Religious Research Association • • Published In 1978 • Pages: 253-278 • Cite

By Swanson, Guy E.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (4)

Review of Religious Research • Vol/Iss. 19 • Religious Research Association • • Published In 1978 • Pages: 253-278 •