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Shamanism and the psychosis continuum
1Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology,University of Oxford,Oxford OX2 6PE,United Kingdom.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|May 9, 2019
Summary
Individual differences in psychosis susceptibility may explain why some people become shamans. This research explores the role of the psychosis continuum in shamanic roles, offering a new perspective on shamanism.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Singh's cultural evolutionary theory offers insights into shamanism.
- However, it does not fully explain individual selection for shamanic roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential role of individual differences in psychosis susceptibility in shamanism.
- To explore the psychosis continuum as a factor in shamanic engagement.
Main Methods:
- This study proposes a theoretical framework linking the psychosis continuum to shamanism.
- Further empirical research is needed to validate these hypotheses.
Main Results:
- Individual variations along the psychosis continuum may be a key factor in shamanic roles.
- This offers a novel explanation for individual differences in shamanic participation.
Conclusions:
- The psychosis continuum provides a potential explanatory mechanism for shaman selection.
- Integrating psychological and cultural perspectives deepens our understanding of shamanism.
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