Out-of-body experience and personality functioning.
J J Tobacyk, D H Wells, M M Miller
Psychological Reports April 1, 1998 DOI: 10.2466/pr0.1998.82.2.481 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPeople who report out-of-body experiences do not differ from those who do not in measures of perceived control, self-efficacy, or purpose in life. However, they hold stronger beliefs in psi phenomena, spiritualism, and extraordinary life forms.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 180 |
| Population | Reporters and nonreporters of out-of-body experiences |
| Key finding | Reporters of out-of-body experiences showed significantly greater belief in Psi, Spiritualism, and Extraordinary Life Forms than nonreporters, but no differences in control, self-efficacy, or purpose in life. |
Abstract
Reporters of out-of-body experiences (n = 21) and nonreporters (n = 159) showed no significant differences on the Spheres of Control Scale, Self-efficacy Scale, and Purpose in Life Scale. However, reporters of out-of-body experiences showed significantly greater belief in Psi, Spiritualism, and Extraordinary Life Forms than nonreporters.