Author(s) |
Callaghan, Amelia Jane
Irwin, Harvey J
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Publication Date |
2003
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Abstract |
Psychodynamic depictions of the functions of paranormal belief imply that such belief may serve as a psychological coping mechanism. The relation between the intensity of paranormal beliefs and three global coping styles was investigated in a sample of Australian adults. Canonical correlation analysis revealed a weak relationship between global paranormal belief and the combination of avoidant coping and a lack of task-oriented coping. The findings are interpreted to suggest that the activation of paranormal beliefs either serves only a minor role as a coping technique or is a relatively specialized adaptive response to a particular class of perceived threat to the person's psychological well-being.
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Citation |
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 67.3(872), p. 200-207
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ISSN |
2515-1916
0037-9751
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Publisher |
Society for Psychical Research
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Title |
Paranormal Belief as a Psychological Coping Mechanism
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Type of document |
Journal Article
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Entity Type |
Publication
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