Chanting is a form of rhythmic, repetitive vocalization practiced in a wide range of cultures. It is used in spiritual practice to strengthen community, heal illness, and overcome psychological and emotional difficulties. In many traditions, chanting is used to induce mystical states, an altered state of consciousness characterised by a profound sense of peace. Despite the global prevalence of chanting, its psychological effects are poorly understood. This investigation examined the psychological and contextual factors associated with mystical states during chanting. Data were analyzed from 464 participants across 33 countries who regularly engaged in chanting. Results showed that 60% of participants experienced mystical states during chanting. Absorption, altruism, and religiosity were higher among people who reported mystical states while chanting compared to those who did not report mystical states. There was no difference in mystical experience scores between vocal, silent, group or individual chanting and no difference in the prevalence of mystical states across chanting traditions. However, an analysis of subscales suggested that mystical experiences were especially characterised by positive mood and feelings of ineffability. The research sheds new light on factors that impact upon chanting experiences. A framework for understanding mystical states during chanting is proposed.

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传统的节奏颂歌和神秘状态

吟唱是一种有节奏的，重复性的发声形式，在多种文化中都有实践。它在精神实践中用于增强社区，治愈疾病以及克服心理和情感困难。在许多传统中，诵经被用来诱发神秘状态，这是一种以深刻的和平感为特征的意识改变状态。尽管全球流行诵经，但对其心理影响知之甚少。这项调查研究了诵经过程中与神秘状态相关的心理和背景因素。分析了来自33个国家/地区定期参加诵经的464名参与者的数据。结果表明，60％的参与者在诵经过程中经历了神秘状态。吸收，无私，与没有举报神秘状态的人相比，在举报时宣告神秘状态的人的宗教信仰和宗教信仰更高。声乐，无声，团体或个人诵经之间的神秘经验得分没有差异，并且在各种诵经传统中，神秘状态的流行程度也没有差异。但是，对分量表的分析表明，神秘的体验尤其具有积极的情绪和无法言喻的感觉。该研究为影响诵经体验的因素提供了新的思路。提出了一种理解诵经过程中神秘状态的框架。团体或个人诵经，并且在各种诵经传统中，神秘状态的发生率没有差异。但是，对分量表的分析表明，神秘的体验尤其具有积极的情绪和无法言喻的感觉。该研究为影响诵经体验的因素提供了新的思路。提出了一种理解诵经过程中神秘状态的框架。团体或个人诵经，并且在各种诵经传统中，神秘状态的发生率没有差异。但是，对分量表的分析表明，神秘的体验尤其具有积极的情绪和无法言喻的感觉。该研究为影响诵经体验的因素提供了新的思路。提出了一种理解诵经过程中神秘状态的框架。