A typology of near-death experiences
American Journal of Psychiatry August 1, 1985 DOI: 10.1176/ajp.142.8.967 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cluster analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 89 |
| Population | Individuals who had near-death experiences |
| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Citations | 103 |
| Key points | Cluster analysis of 89 near-death experiences yielded three discrete types: transcendental, affective, and cognitive. |
Abstract
Cluster analysis of 89 near-death experiences yielded three discrete types of such experiences: transcendental, affective, and cognitive. Demographic variables did not differentiate individuals having these different types of experiences, but cognitive near-death experiences were less frequent following anticipated near-death events.