Intensity and memory characteristics of near-death experiences
Consciousness and Cognition July 8, 2017 Charlotte Martial, Vanessa Charland-Verville, Héléna Cassol et al. 24 citations
Memories of near-death experiences (NDEs) are detailed and stable over time, yet their rich phenomenology lacks a satisfactory explanation. In 152 individuals who reported a classical NDE during life-threatening conditions, the intensity of the NDE was positively correlated with phenomenological characteristics of the memory, such as sensory details, personal importance, and frequency of reactivation. Those who described more intense NDEs also reported more vivid and detailed memories of the event.