British Journal of Psychology

ISSN 0007-1269

2 papers in the library · 98 citations · publishing 2004-2018

Papers

A Rasch scaling validation of a ‘core’ near‐death experience

British Journal of Psychology May 1, 2004 Rense Lange, Bruce Greyson, James Houran 98 citations

A Rasch analysis of the Greyson Near-Death Experience (NDE) Scale shows that it measures a single, interval-level dimension in people reporting true NDEs. As NDE intensity increases, the experiences progress from peace and joy to mystical insights, and finally to awareness of events in other places or times. This pattern is consistent regardless of gender, age, or when the NDE occurred. True NDEs differ qualitatively and quantitatively from other groups' responses, particularly in the emphasis on paranormal or mystical elements. The findings suggest that some people may misinterpret other psychological states as NDEs, and that religious background may influence how these experiences are reported.

DOI: 10.1348/000712604773952403

Does your mindfulness benefit others? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the link between mindfulness and prosocial behaviour

British Journal of Psychology August 9, 2018 James N. Donald, B. Sahdra, Brooke van Zanden et al.

A meta-analysis of 31 studies (17,241 participants) found a positive link between mindfulness and prosocial behavior. For correlational studies the effect size was d = .73, and for intervention studies it was d = .51. Medium-sized effects held across different meditation types, intensities, gender, and age. The authors suggest that mindfulness is positively related to prosociality but call for further research on mediators and contexts.

DOI: 10.1111/bjop.12338 Full text Medicine Psychology