Self-Transcendent Perceptual Dynamics and the Effects of Dispositional Mindfulness on Altered States of Consciousness: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study of a Naturalistic Psychedelic Retreat
PsyArXiv December 31, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/6jf49_v1
Summary
The study investigates how dispositional mindfulness influences self-transcendent experiences during a naturalistic psychedelic retreat. It finds that higher levels of mindfulness are associated with more significant alterations in consciousness. The research emphasizes the importance of individual differences in mindfulness when experiencing these altered states.
Study at a glance
| Design | prospective longitudinal observational study |
|---|---|
| Population | participants at a naturalistic psychedelic retreat |
| Key finding | Higher levels of dispositional mindfulness are associated with more significant alterations in consciousness during the retreat. |
Abstract
Self-Transcendent Perceptual Dynamics and the Effects of Dispositional Mindfulness on Altered States of Consciousness: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational Study of a Naturalistic Psychedelic Retreat