Perils and pitfalls of near-death experience research.
Nat Rev Neurol August 1, 2025 DOI: 10.1038/s41582-025-01118-2 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractResearch on near-death experiences (NDEs) faces several methodological and interpretive challenges. The article outlines common perils and pitfalls in NDE studies, including issues with participant selection, retrospective reporting, and potential confounding factors such as psychological or physiological states. It argues that these problems can undermine the validity and reliability of findings, and offers guidance for improving future research designs to avoid these pitfalls.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Near-death experience research is susceptible to methodological perils and pitfalls that can compromise study validity. |
Abstract
Perils and pitfalls of near-death experience research.