How can the effects of hallucinogen "ceremonial treatments" be quantifiably assessed from the scientific method perspective?
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Luis Guillermo Torres Bonila
College:
College of Business and Public Management
Major:
Public Administration
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Jose Rojas Fernandez
Abstract:
- How can the effects of hallucinogen "ceremonial treatments" be quantifiably assessed from the scientific method perspective?
This study aims to critically evaluate the accuracy and methodological soundness of current research methodologies employed in investigating ceremonial treatments involving ancestral or traditional hallucinogens. The focus is on assessing whether researchers adhere to the scientific method as a tool to mitigate biases. Additionally, we examine the manner in which study groups are accounted for and methods are evaluated. Furthermore, we investigate the predominant perspectives – sociological, medical, or psychological – from which these studies have been conducted. The ultimate goal is to scrutinize the reliability and precision of the discoveries emanating from such research endeavors.
To achieve the objectives of this study, a comprehensive review of existing literature will be conducted, focusing on research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses related to ceremonial treatments involving ancestral hallucinogens. The evaluation will primarily center on the adherence to scientific rigor, methodological transparency, and the robustness of study designs. Additionally, a qualitative content analysis will be employed to categorize the disciplinary orientation of the research, distinguishing between sociological, medical, and psychological perspectives.