Self-Report
of Attainment in Experienced Zen Meditators: A Cautionary Note
on Objective Measurement
W.C. Compton |
Research
methodology in the psychology of religion often uses standard psychometric
instruments to assess psychological changes as a result of religious
participation. Data is presented that suggests a cautionary use of
instruments designed to measure attainment or progress with meditation
in experienced meditators. Results indicated that self-report of
attainment was not related to experience with meditation in spite
of other indicators of progress.
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