Channeling
Channeling is the claimed process of receiving information from external entities, spirits, or non-physical sources.
Overview
Key Insight
Channeling has appeared in many spiritual movements and modern metaphysical communities.
Scientific Status
Psychology typically interprets channeling as dissociation, creative cognition, or altered states of consciousness. There is no scientific evidence for communication with external non-physical entities.
How Researchers Study It
Researchers study channeling through psychological assessment, studies of dissociation, and analysis of narrative and belief. No controlled evidence supports external source of information.
Quick Facts
- Field
- psychology, religious studies
- Related Concepts
- mediumship, trance, automatic writing
- Typical Context
- spiritual and metaphysical practice
Related Terms
FAQ
Is channeling scientifically proven?
No. Science treats channeling as a psychological phenomenon; there is no verified evidence of communication with spirits or non-physical entities.