Abstract
The study’s research objective was to assess readiness for formalized structure within the US mediumship/channeling field. The specific aims were to: identify beliefs and practices related to research, education, and training within the field; and identify beliefs related to ethical standards and scope of practice. A cross-sectional, quantitative, and qualitative survey captured demographics and beliefs from nearly 150 mediums/channelers. Most respondents were middle-aged, white, college-educated females with strong group beliefs around the importance of research, education, and training; ethical standards and scope of practice guidelines; and a more structured professional field. This study provides a glimpse into who mediums channelers are, what they believe about their occupation, their responsiveness to the development of ethical standards, and related foundations required to advance towards professionalization.
