The near-death experience: A study of spiritual transformation.
The Journal of near-death studies January 1, 1997 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1997-15-3-p187-201. (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPeople who have had near-death experiences report major changes in their lives, particularly in religious belief and practice, lifestyle, career, and relationships. A survey of 51 individuals who had near-death experiences found these transformations across multiple areas of life.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 51 |
| Population | Near-death experiencers |
| Keywords | Religious belief Spirituality Social psychology Alternative medicine Epistemology |
| Citations | 36 |
| Key finding | Near-death experiences lead to major changes in religious belief and practice, lifestyle, career, and relationships. |
Abstract
Fifty-one near-death experiencers (NDErs) were surveyed in person and through the mail to discover if and how their lives were changed as a result of their NDEs. Results showed major changes in participants' lives, especially in the areas of religious belief and practice, lifestyle, career, and relationships.