Self, Me and I in the repertoire of spontaneously occurring altered states of Selfhood: eight neurophenomenological case study reports.
Andrew A. Fingelkurts, Alexander A. Fingelkurts, Tarja Kallio-Tamminen
Cogn Neurodyn September 17, 2021 DOI: 10.1007/s11571-021-09719-5 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAltered states of selfhood can be understood through three distinct components—self, me, and I—that appear in spontaneous experiences. Eight neurophenomenological case studies describe how these components can become dissociated or recombined during non-ordinary states, such as meditation, flow, or depersonalization. The reports illustrate that the sense of being a subject (I), the sense of having a personal identity (me), and the sense of agency or ownership (self) can each be altered independently. This framework helps clarify the structure of self-consciousness and its variations in everyday life and clinical conditions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 8 |
| Population | Individuals experiencing spontaneous altered states of selfhood |
| Citations | 51 |
| Key finding | The three components of selfhood—self, me, and I—can be independently altered in spontaneous altered states, revealing the dissociable structure of self-consciousness. |
Abstract
Self, Me and I in the repertoire of spontaneously occurring altered states of Selfhood: eight neurophenomenological case study reports.