Therapeutic processes and perceived helpfulness of dang-ki (Chinese shamanism) from the symbolic healing perspective.
Cult Med Psychiatry March 1, 2010 DOI: 10.1007/s11013-009-9161-3 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis work examines the therapeutic processes and perceived helpfulness of dang-ki, a form of Chinese shamanism, through the lens of symbolic healing. It analyzes how the ritual and symbolic elements of dang-ki may contribute to psychological and physical healing for participants, focusing on the cultural and contextual factors that make these practices effective. The findings suggest that the symbolic framework of dang-ki aligns with patients' belief systems, facilitating a sense of understanding, relief, and perceived improvement.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | dang-ki (Chinese shamanism) |
| Key finding | Argues that dang-ki (Chinese shamanism) facilitates healing through symbolic processes that provide culturally meaningful explanations and resolutions for distress. |
Abstract
Therapeutic processes and perceived helpfulness of dang-ki (Chinese shamanism) from the symbolic healing perspective.