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Placebo effect of gemstones

Yusuf Arif KUTLU
Ayten ÇALIK
Emin Uğur ULUGERGERLİ
Pages
87–95
Publication Date
2022-07-31
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On the other hand, even if gemstones are preferred only for use as ornamental stones, jewelry and accessories, then no positive effect is expected from their healing power.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The placebo effect can be explained as a response other than the specific influence of a treatment which comes from the psychosocial forces surrounding the treatment.
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Key Findings & Data:A popular online site helped reach 415 volunteers who participated in an online survey.
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Conclusion & Impact:On the other hand, even if gemstones are preferred only for use as ornamental stones, jewelry and accessories, then no positive effect is expected from their healing power.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Gemstones · healing stones · placebo effect

Abstract

The placebo effect can be explained as a response other than the specific influence of a treatment which comes from the psychosocial forces surrounding the treatment. This effect can be observed all over the world when people use healing stones. In this study, the perception of healing stones was investigated using the questionnaire technique. A popular online site helped reach 415 volunteers who participated in an online survey. Evaluation of the results revealed that gemstones, which are promoted as healing tools and give hope for getting better, have a positive effect on people. On the other hand, even if gemstones are preferred only for use as ornamental stones, jewelry and accessories, then no positive effect is expected from their healing power.

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The placebo effect can be explained as a response other than the specific influence of a treatment which comes from the psychosocial forces surrounding the treatment. This effect can be observed all over the world when people use healing stones. In this study, the perception of healing stones was investigated using the questionnaire technique. A popular online site helped reach 415 volunteers who participated in an online survey. Evaluation of the results revealed that gemstones, which are promoted as healing tools and give hope for getting better, have a positive effect on people. On the other hand, even if gemstones are preferred only for use as ornamental stones, jewelry and accessories, then no positive effect is expected from their healing power.

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KUTLU, Y. A., ÇALIK, A., ULUGERGERLİ, E. U. (2022). Placebo effect of gemstones. Journal of Awareness, Cilt: 7 - Sayı: 3, 87–95. https://ajindex.com/articles/881505

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