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Code of ethics for mediums and trance channelers.
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|April 5, 2025
Summary
This study identified ethical standards for mediums and channelers, developing a draft code of ethics with 91% approval. This milestone advances the professionalization of mediumship and channeling practices.
Area of Science:
- Parapsychology
- Sociology of Professions
Background:
- Mediumship and channeling lack standardized ethical guidelines.
- Professionalization efforts require established ethical frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify current ethical standards among mediums/channelers.
- Develop a draft ethical framework for the field.
- Achieve consensus on an aspirational code of ethics.
Main Methods:
- Two-phase survey methodology.
- Qualitative analysis of open-ended responses from 119 mediums/channelers.
- Follow-up survey for consensus approval of a draft code.
Main Results:
- 66% of participants reported adhering to a code of ethics.
- 137 open-ended responses informed the draft code.
- 91% approval rating for the aspirational code of ethics.
Conclusions:
- A novel, consensus-approved code of ethics was developed.
- This contributes significantly to the professionalization of mediumship and channeling.
- The established framework provides ethical guidance for practitioners.
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