Nature, Art, and Psychedelics Compared: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis on Self-Transcendent Experiences and Positive Psychological Outcomes
Oana David, Vlad Mărghitaș preprint
Abstract Self-transcendent experiences (STEs) are psychological states that are characterized by reduced self-salience, an increased sense of connectedness, and altered meaning-making. Studies consistently link STEs to psychological benefits such as subjective wellbeing, quality of life, resilience, or prosociality. However, a systematic synthesis regarding the strength and characteristics of...