Experiencias negativas en la niñez y estilo parental dominante en individuos que reportan experiencias paranormales
Resumen
Numerosos estudios confirman una relación positiva y significativa entre la frecuencia de experiencias paranormales y el trauma infantil, relación que podría estar, a su vez, “modulada” por un estilo parental negativo. El presente estudio evalúa el estilo parental dominante de aquellos que han tenido experiencias paranormales y su relación con eventos traumáticos en su infancia. Se reclutó a individuos con experiencias paranormales (N = 63) y un grupo control (N = 53) sin experiencias. Se administraron tres instrumentos a ambos grupos para evaluar el tipo y frecuencia de experiencias paranormales, experiencias negativas en la niñez, y estilos parentales. Los resultados revelaron que las experiencias más frecuentes son los sueños psíquicos, las experiencias místicas, la sensación de presencia y deja-vu. Estas personas tienden a mostrar mayor experiencia de trauma infantil en comparación con el grupo sin experiencias, en particular abuso sexual, lo cual confirma estudios previos. Además, se encontró que aquellos que tendían a mostrar mayor frecuencia de experiencias paranormales recibían de sus padres una respuesta de mayor indiferencia en comparación con quienes no tienen experiencias. Es posible que algunas experiencias paranormales se desarrollen como una forma de responder por fuera de los límites convencionales y afrontar la indiferencia parental en la niñez.
Negative experiences in childhood and the individuals' dominant parental style with paranormal experiences
Abstract
A number of studies support a positive and significant relationship between the frequency of paranormal experiences and childhood trauma which could be "modulated" by negative parenting styles. This study evaluates the dominant parental style of those who have had paranormal experiences and their relation to traumatic events in childhood. Individuals who reported paranormal experiences (N = 63) and a control group (N = 53) without experience were recruited. Three instruments for both groups to evaluate the type and frequency of paranormal experiences, negative experiences in childhood and parenting styles were administered. The results showed that the most frequent experiences are the psychic dreams, the mystical experiences, the feeling of presence and deja-vu. These people tend to show a greater childhood trauma experience than the control group, specially the sex-abuse. Besides, those who tended to show greater frequency of paranormal experiences used to receive greater indifferencefrom their parents. These paranormal experiences are likely to be developed as an answer beyond the standard boundaries and a way to face the parental indifference during the childhood.
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