The impact of near-death experiences on persons who have not had them: A report of a preliminary study and two replications.
The Journal of near-death studies 1995 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1995-13-4-p223-235. (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | College students enrolled in a semester-long course on near-death experiences |
| Duration | Semester-long course |
| Topics | Near-death experience |
| Citations | 13 |
| Key findings | Three informal surveys suggest that exposure to information about near-death experiences may substantially change beliefs about NDEs, life after death, and God, reduce fear of death, and increase spirituality. The authors argue that more systematic, large-scale research on the impact of NDE materials on the general population is needed. |
Abstract
Three informal surveys of college students enrolled in a semester-long course on near-death experiences (NDEs) suggest that exposure to information about the NDE may bring about substantial changes in beliefs about NDEs, life after death, and God, as well as reduce fear of death and increase one's level of spirituality. These surveys and previous research point to the importance of conducting more systematic and large-scale studies of the impact of NDE materials on the general population.