The out-of-body experience: a phenomenological typology based on questionnaire responses
American Journal of Psychiatry April 1, 1982 DOI: 10.1176/ajp.139.4.450 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 420 |
| Population | Respondents to questionnaires who reported having had out-of-body experiences and those who had not |
| Citations | 70 |
| Key findings | The authors analyze the conditions, phenomenological features, and impact of out-of-body experiences from survey data. |
Abstract
The authors review the few surveys that have been made of the incidence of out-of-body experiences. They then present data on 339 respondents to questionnaires who reported having had out-of-body experiences and 81 who had not. They analyze these data according to the conditions existing at the time of the experience, phenomenological features, and the long- and short-term impact of the experience. Finally, they raise questions about the etiology of out-of-body phenomena and their meaning to individuals who have such experiences.
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