William A Christian

Culture and hallucinations: overview and future directions.

Schizophrenia Bulletin July 1, 2014 Frank Larøi, Tanya Marie Luhrmann, Vaughan Bell et al.

A number of studies have explored hallucinations as complex experiences involving interactions between psychological, biological, and environmental factors and mechanisms. Nevertheless, relatively little attention has focused on the role of culture in shaping hallucinations. This article reviews the published research, drawing on the expertise of both anthropologists and psychologists. We argue...