Glossolalia is associated with differences in biomarkers of stress and arousal among Apostolic Pentecostals

The influence of glossolalia or "speaking in tongues" on biological stress and arousal is examined in a sample of Apostolic Pentecostals. Glossolalia is a form of dissociation considered by Pentecostals as possession by the Holy Spirit. Dissociation is a psychological term for partitioning...

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Authors: Lynn, Christopher Dana (Author) ; Paris, Jason J. (Author) ; Frye, Cheryl Anne (Author) ; Schell, Lawrence M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2011
In: Religion, brain & behavior
Year: 2011, Volume: 1, Issue: 3, Pages: 173-191
Further subjects:B Pentecostalism
B alpha-amylase
B biomarkers
B Glossolalia
B Cortisol
B Dissociation
B Stress
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