Psychedelic-Informed Experiential Research
Integral Transpersonal Journal November 1, 2019 DOI: 10.32031/itibte_itj_13-dm4
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBuilding on Tart's (1972) proposal to use altered states of consciousness, including those induced by psychedelics, as research tools, this article draws on recent transpersonal research methods and neurological findings to propose Psychedelic-Informed Experiential Research. This approach aims to add depth and understanding across all stages of the research process, integrating firsthand psychedelic experience to enrich inquiry.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Psychedelic-Informed Experiential Research can add depth and understanding to all stages of the research process. |
Abstract
Early in the life of transpersonal psychology, Tart (1972) proposed the use of altered states of consciousness, including those brought on by psychedelic substances, as research tools. Drawing on recent research on established transpersonal research methods and the neurological effects of psychedelics, this article proposes the use of Psychedelic-Informed Experiential Research to add depth and understanding to all stages of the research process. KEYWORDS Psychedelics, brain, DAN, states of consciousness