The Psychology of Ritual: An Empirical Investigation of Ritual's Regulatory Functions and Psychological Processes
Nicholas Murray Hobson
- Mangaka
- Nicholas Murray Hobson
- First published
- 2017
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The Psychology of Ritual: An Empirical Investigation of Ritual's Regulatory Functions and Psychological Processes emerged from Nicholas Murray Hobson's doctoral research at the University of Toronto. Completed in the mid-2010s, this work was designed to bridge the gap between anthropological observations of ritual behavior and contemporary experimental psychology. By employing a rigorous empirical framework, Hobson sought to identify the specific cognitive and emotional mechanisms through which repetitive, symbolic actions influence self-regulation and goal attainment.
The manuscript represents a shift toward quantifying the effects of ritual on performance and anxiety. Rather than focusing on cultural or societal outcomes, the design of this investigation centers on individual psychological processing, examining how ritualization helps subjects navigate uncertainty and exert self-control. Within the academic community, this work is noted for its structured approach to isolating ritual as a psychological variable, contributing to a modern understanding of how habitual actions serve as tools for cognitive stabilization.
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