Near-death experiences and attitude change.
The Journal of near-death studies January 1, 1985 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1985-5-1-p39-47. via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPeople who have had near-death experiences (NDEs) report positive changes in their life attitudes, including a greater sense of purpose, acceptance of death, concern for others, and awareness of life's value. In a survey of 28 near-death experiencers (20 women and 8 men, ages 31 to 75, from diverse geographical and religious backgrounds), all respondents showed significant positive shifts on the Life Attitude Profile questionnaire. These results strongly suggest that NDEs are associated with lasting positive attitude changes.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Survey or cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 28 |
| Population | Near-death experiencers |
| Keywords | History Jungian analytical psychology |
| Citations | 26 |
| Key finding | All 28 near-death experiencers showed significant positive changes in life attitudes, suggesting a strong association with the NDE. |
Abstract
Near-death experiences (NDEs) are purported by many researchers and experi encers to produce positive changes in life attitudes, such as a sense of purpose, acceptance of death, concern for others, and an awareness of the value of life. This study explores the association between NDEs and subsequent attitude changes through the responses of 28 near-death experiencers on the Life Attitude Profile (LAP) questionnaire. The 20 women and 8 men who completed the LAP ranged in age from 31 to 75 years and lived all over the country, with no majority from any geographical region. Religious background was varied. Positive changes in life attitude were found to significant degrees in all of the respondents, strongly suggesting that a relationship exists with the NDE.