A comparison of near-death experiences occurring before and after 1975: Results From an internet survey.
Journal of Near-Death Studies 2003 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-2003-22-1-p21-32 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 218 |
| Population | People who have had near-death experiences |
| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Key findings | Comparing NDEs before 1975 with those from 1975 onward revealed only expected differences in age at NDE and current age; no other significant differences in demographics, experience elements, or aftereffects were found, suggesting early NDE research remains applicable to recent experiences. |
Abstract
Abstract: The 1975 publication of Life After Life (Moody, 1975) led to wide public recognition of near death experiences (NDEs). Much of the early NDE research, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, studied NDEs occurring predominantly before 1975. If the content and aftereffects of NDEs remained constant before and after 1975, this early NDE research may be considered applicable to NDEs occurring more recently. This study used the methodology of an Internet-based questionnaire survey that has not been previously reported. A total of 218 NDErs were surveyed. The only statistical differences between the group with NDEs before 1975 (n=48) compared with the group with NDEs during or after 1975 (n=170) were due to expected differences in NDEr age at the time of the NDE, and age currently. No other significant difference was found between these two groups with regard to NDE deomgraphics, experience elements, or aftereffects studied.