An experimental investigation was conducted to examine the hypothesis that persons repotting mystical experiences will show heightened concern about social problems which threaten the ecosphere. Subjects were divided into two groups based upon their responses to Hood's Mysticism Scale. Their factual recall and level of activity toward seven social issues was measured. Although no evidence supports the hypothesis, highly mystical subjects seemed more concerned about social problems in general. This finding contrasts with the commonly held hypothesis that mystical experience so focuses the individual on inner awareness that social problems are ignored.
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