Out of body experiences: Scoping review

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing Pub Date : 2025-06-04 DOI:10.1016/j.explore.2025.103196

Jenny Moix , Samantha Baldaccini , Marta Isern

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Abstract

Background

Despite the growing body of scientific research on Out of Body Experiences (OBEs), a scoping review has not yet been conducted.

Method

A search was conducted across six databases. Studies published between 1987 and 2024 were included, resulting in the selection of 87 publications. The analyzed factors included deliberate inducing, predisposing, precipitating, consequential, phenomenological, and physiological factors.

Results

OBEs can occur spontaneously, be self-induced, or induced through different methods. Experiences such as sleep paralysis, or lucid dreaming can facilitate OBEs. They can be triggered in various situations. The reactions to OBEs vary widely: some individuals fear their recurrence, while others welcome these experiences. OBEs are highly idiosyncratic, often accompanied by a strong sense of reality. Explanatory hypotheses for the nature of OBEs include psychological, physiological, and non-local consciousness perspectives.

Conclusions

OBEs are a complex phenomenon that requires further understanding to normalize and expand the current conception of consciousness.

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灵魂出窍：范围审查

尽管关于灵魂出窍（obe）的科学研究越来越多，但尚未进行范围审查。方法在6个数据库中进行检索。1987年至2024年间发表的研究被纳入其中，最终选择了87份出版物。分析的因素包括故意诱发因素、诱发因素、诱发因素、后果因素、现象学因素和生理因素。结果sobes可以自发发生、自我诱导或通过不同方法诱导。睡眠麻痹或清醒梦等经历会促进出窍。它们可以在各种情况下被触发。对出窍的反应各不相同：有些人害怕再次发生，而另一些人则欢迎这些经历。出窍者非常特殊，通常伴随着强烈的现实感。对出窍本质的解释假设包括心理、生理和非局部意识的观点。结论sobes是一种复杂的现象，需要进一步认识，以规范和拓展当前的意识概念。

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Explore-The Journal of Science and Healing 医学-全科医学与补充医学

CiteScore

3.00

自引率

8.30%

发文量

179

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： EXPLORE: The Journal of Science & Healing addresses the scientific principles behind, and applications of, evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine. It is an interdisciplinary journal that explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental issues, and basic science as all these fields relate to health.