A preliminary analysis of the relationship between altered states of consciousness, healing, and social structure

American Anthropologist • Vol/Iss. 94 • Published In • Pages: 145-160 •
By Shaara, Lila

Hypothesis

Patients’ use of ASCs as treatment for illness will be more likely in societies with possession trance (149, 153).

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Factor analysisSupportedUNKNOWNUNKNOWNUNKNOWN