Hergovich Andreas, Willinger Ulrike, Arendasy Martin
Department of Psychological Basic Research, Faculty of Psychology, The University in Vienna, Austria.
Percept Mot Skills. 2005 Jun;100(3 Pt 1):883-91. doi: 10.2466/pms.100.3.883-891.
There are indications that subjects with schizotypal personality have a lower Body Mass Index. Also schizotypal personality is linked to a higher incidence of paranormal belief. In this study we examined whether low Body Mass Index is also linked to paranormal belief. In a pilot study 48 students of psychology (85.4% women) between the ages of 20 and 27 years were administered a questionnaire assessing weight, height, and paranormal belief. Analysis suggested an association between belief in paranormal phenomena and low Body Mass Index. In a follow-up study with 300 subjects and equal sex distribution, the relationship was examined under control of schizotypy. The results for Body Mass Index could not be confirmed; however, paranormal belief was heavily associated with the cognitive-perceptual component of schizotypy.
有迹象表明，具有分裂型人格的受试者体重指数较低。此外，分裂型人格与超自然信仰的较高发生率有关。在本研究中，我们调查了低体重指数是否也与超自然信仰有关。在一项初步研究中，对48名年龄在20至27岁之间的心理学专业学生（85.4%为女性）进行了问卷调查，评估体重、身高和超自然信仰。分析表明，对超自然现象的信仰与低体重指数之间存在关联。在一项对300名受试者且性别分布均衡的后续研究中，在控制分裂型人格的情况下对这种关系进行了研究。体重指数的结果未能得到证实；然而，超自然信仰与分裂型人格的认知-感知成分密切相关。
