A. Kjellgren

2 papers in the library · 14 citations · publishing 2000-2014

Papers

Psychedelic Drugs: A Study of Drug-Induced Experiences Obtained by Illegal Drug Users in Relation to Stanislav Grof's Model of Altered States of Consciousness

Imagination Cognition and Personality September 1, 2000 A. Kjellgren, T. Norlander 14 citations

Former illegal drug users report experiences that align with Stanislav Grof's expanded model of the human unconscious. Among 16 anonymous former users surveyed, all described some experiences matching Grof's descriptions. Transpersonal experiences were more common among those who were heavy users, those who identified as spiritual seekers, and those who engaged in ritual or mental preparation before use. The paper also outlines Grof's model and provides context on global psychedelic research.

DOI: 10.2190/a2rx-xv10-nhue-3612 Psychology

Do highly sensitive persons experience more nonordinary states of consciousness during sensory isolation

April 9, 2014 Kristoffer Jonsson, Katarina Grim, A. Kjellgren

Highly sensitive people reported more nonordinary or altered states of consciousness during 45 minutes of sensory isolation in a flotation tank compared to less sensitive individuals. The findings suggest that sensory sensitivity influences the intensity of ASC experienced in such settings.

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.2014.42.9.1495 Full text Psychology