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DocumentValidation and invariance across gender of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in a community sample of heterosexual adults in a committed relationship2018

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012
Location: SEC PCA
Title:
2012 Grants
Start date: 2013-02

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-167
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 23/2012
Title:
167 - Impact of body image related variables on the psychophysiological indicators of human sexual response: comparative study with a clinical and non clinical sample
Duration: 2013-03 - 2017-01
Researcher(s):
Maria João Alvarez Martins, Pedro Nobre, Ellen Laan, Sandra Byers, Lisa Vicente, Nuno Monteiro Pereira, Patrícia Pascoal
Institution(s): Faculdade de Psicologia da Universidade Lisboa and SEXLAB (Laboratórios de Investigação em Sexualidade Humana), Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Progress reports
Final reports
Language: por
Author:
Alvarez, M. J.
Secondary author(s):
Nobre, P., Laan, E., Byers, S., Pereira, N.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Affective and social behavior / Sexual behavior / Body awareness

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2012-167.12
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 23/2012
Title:
Validation and invariance across gender of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in a community sample of heterosexual adults in a committed relationship
Publication year: 2018
URL:
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/trends/2018nahead/2238-0019-trends-2237-6089-2017-0045.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in terms of its factorial structure and invariance, reliability, and validity when applied to adults from the community.
METHODS:
Participants consisted of 810 heterosexual Portuguese individuals in a committed relationship. As a confirmatory factor analysis did not support the original structure of the BAAS, an exploratory factor analysis was performed.
RESULTS:
A 12-item version was extracted comprising two dimensions: one personal and the other social. The factorial model depicting this bidimensional structure revealed an adequate fit following confirmatory factor analysis. Multigroup confirmatory factor analyses indicated invariance across gender. Concurrent and discriminant validities and internal consistency were estimated and observed to be adequate.
CONCLUSIONS:
This shorter measure of the BAAS can accurately assess body appearance beliefs and may be used in different research settings and contexts.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Pascoal, P. M.
Secondary author(s):
Alvarez, M. J., Roberto, M. S.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Percentiles:
5.70|0.04
Reference:
Pascoal, P. M., Alvarez, M. J., & Roberto, M. S. (2018). Validation and invariance across gender of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in a community sample of heterosexual adults in a committed relationship. Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, 40(2), 126-135. https://doi.org/10.1590/2237-6089-2017-0045
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Impact factor notes: Impact factor only available since 2022
Times cited: 1|2026-02-11
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Body appearance / Beliefs / Validation / Factor analyses / Multigroup analysis

Validation and invariance across gender of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in a community sample of heterosexual adults in a committed relationship

Validation and invariance across gender of the Beliefs About Appearance Scale (BAAS) in a community sample of heterosexual adults in a committed relationship
File034 - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?2021-07

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-034
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
034 - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?
Duration: 2021-07
Researcher(s):
Nicholas Furl
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Furl, N.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Electroencaphalography / Beliefs / Mathematical modelling / Bayesian brain / Psychophysiology
DocumentFinal report - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?2024

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2020 Grants
Start date: 2021-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-034
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
034 - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?
Duration: 2021-07
Researcher(s):
Nicholas Furl
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Language: eng
Notes:
Ongoing project
Author: Furl, N.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Electroencaphalography / Beliefs / Mathematical modelling / Bayesian brain / Psychophysiology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2020-034.01
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Final report - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?
Publication year: 2024
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Background
In a variety of “optimal stopping problems”, individuals must delay a decision until requisite information is gathered. Computational solutions for such problems bear marked similarities in their algorithms. Despite the variety of real world settings in which these decision problems crop up, even apparently diverse problems may rely on the same underlying neural mechanisms and computations.
Aims
We propose that the brain implements such computations, which would be manifested by electroencephalographic responses like the P300 and oscillatory beta power.
Method
We conducted three EEG studies, each examining a different optimal stopping problem: The beads task and economic and facial attractiveness versions of the best choice task.
Results
Participants sampled suboptimally in all three studies as predicted. A P300-like central response was associated with stopping decisions in all three tasks, although this response was delayed in the case of the facial attractiveness best choice task. Stopping decisions were only associated with beta power for the beads task. For the beads task, we found evoked and beta responses to be predicted by computations performed by our fitted models. This analysis remains to be performed for the other two tasks.
Conclusions
A central evoked response may be implementing the computations proposed by our modelling framework. Specifically, this response may arise from neural populations that track the expected reward of stopping now relative to a variable decision threshold. Now that these algorithm,-related responses have been discovered, we recommend that future research focus on the neural mechanisms that cause this this algorithm to make the kinds of biased decisions we have observed in other studies.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Furl, N.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Furl, N. (2024). Final report - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Electroencaphalography / Beliefs / Mathematical modelling / Bayesian brain / Psychophysiology

Final report - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?

Final report - What mechanisms and computations does the brain use to solve complex decision problems?
DocumentIllness expectations and asthma symptoms: A 6-month longitudinal study2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-220
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
220 - Mind-shaped body: A new conceptual framework beyond the placebo effect connecting expectations to disease outcome
Duration: 2019-02 - 2022-03
Researcher(s):
Francesco Pagnini, Paolo Banfi, Cesare Cavalera, Eleonora Volpato
Institution(s): Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (Italy); Respiratory Rehabilitation Unit, Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan (Italy)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Pagnini, F.
Secondary author(s):
Banfi, P., Cavalera, C., Volpato, E.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Illness expectations / Placebo / Mind-body / Asthma / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-220.06
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Illness expectations and asthma symptoms: A 6-month longitudinal study
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70285
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Background: After receiving a diagnosis, individuals often develop expectations about how their condition will evolve. This cognitive framework, known as 'Illness Expectations' (IEs), encompasses future-oriented beliefs regarding the course of the illness and its symptoms. In chronic conditions such as asthma, IEs may play a critical role in shaping patient-reported outcomes and clinical markers of disease progression. This study aims to empirically evaluate the impact of IEs on asthma symptoms and respiratory function.
Methods: A cohort of 310 individuals diagnosed with asthma was followed over a 6-month period, with three assessment points. Asthma control was measured using the Asthma Control Test (ACT), while respiratory function was evaluated through forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) using spirometry. IEs were assessed using the validated 'Illness Expectation Test' (IET), which captures both explicit (conscious) and implicit (unconscious) expectations. Predictive analyses were conducted using latent growth modelling and linear regression to examine the influence of IEs on asthma symptoms and respiratory function over time.
Results: People with more negative explicit IEs about their asthma reported worse symptoms over time (ß = -0.50, SE = 0.21, p = 0.01). Implicit IEs were not statistically significant (ß = -0.014, SE = 0.008, p = 0.09). Explicit IEs about symptom progression were also associated with changes in lung function, with more negative expectations predicting greater declines in respiratory performance (ß = 0.51, SE = 0.11, p = 0.001).
Conclusions: These findings suggest that IEs may be meaningfully associated with asthma outcomes, highlighting their potential relevance in understanding patient experiences and symptom perception. These results support further research into interventions targeting cognitive frameworks, with the aim of informing more personalised, patient-centred approaches to asthma management.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Volpato, E.
Secondary author(s):
Poletti, V., Banfi, P., Bonanomi, A., Pagnini, F.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
73.15|1.83
Reference:
Volpato, E., Poletti, V., Banfi, P., Bonanomi, A., & Pagnini, F. (2025). Illness expectations and asthma symptoms: A 6-month longitudinal study. Health Expectations, 28(3), e70285. https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70285
2-year Impact Factor: 3.4|2025
Times cited: 1|2026-07-22
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q1
Keywords: Adherence / Asthma / Beliefs / Illness expectations / Mind-body connection

Illness expectations and asthma symptoms: A 6-month longitudinal study

Illness expectations and asthma symptoms: A 6-month longitudinal study
DocumentExploring mystical-type experiences through auto-induced cognitive trance2025

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
2018 Grants
Start date: 2019-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-261
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
261 - Phenomenological experience and neurophysiological correlates of shamanic trance in healthy individuals
Duration: 2019-07 - 2021-11
Researcher(s):
Olivia Gosseries
Institution(s): GIGA research center, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège (Belgium)
Contents: Contents:
Application form
Correspondence
Research Funding Agreement
Progress report
Final report
Articles
Language: eng
Author:
Gosseries, O.
Number of reproductions:
3
Keywords:
Trance / Phenomenology / Electrophysiology / Consciousness / Psychophysiology and Parapsychology

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2018-261.16
Location: BF-GMS
Title:
Exploring mystical-type experiences through auto-induced cognitive trance
Publication year: 2025
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2025.2544055
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Mystical-type experiences can be induced through techniques like hypnosis and meditation. These experiences are common in near-death experiences (NDEs) and have been linked to paranormal beliefs. This study explored auto-induced cognitive trance (AICT) as a method to induce mystical-type experiences and NDE outside of life threatening situations (NDE-like), as well as examining the influence of factors like religious/spirituality practices, and paranormal beliefs. Twenty-seven participants capable of self-inducing AICT were studied. Before the experiment, their religious/spirituality practices and paranormal beliefs were assessed. Participants underwent five conditions: rest, rest with auditory stimulation, imagination, AICT, and AICT with auditory stimulation. Experience intensity, mystical-type experiences, and NDEs-like were measured before and after AICT and rest. Results showed that AICT induce mystical-type experiences more frequently (29%) compared to the rest condition (0%). More specifically, the intensity of the experience and features of NDEs-like during AICT were linked to mystical-type experiences during AICT only. This is the first study to demonstrate that AICT can induce mystical-type experiences in healthy individuals.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Bicego, A.
Secondary author(s):
Alnagger, N., Cardeña, E., Sombrun, C., Martial, C., Annen, J., Gosseries, O., Vanhaudenhuyse, A.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
3
Percentiles:
72.76|1.85
Reference:
Bicego, A., Alnagger, N., Cardeña, E., Sombrun, C., Martial, C., Annen, J., Gosseries, O., & Vanhaudenhuyse, A. (2025). Exploring mystical-type experiences through auto-induced cognitive trance. The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 73(4), 469–484. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2025.2544055
2-year Impact Factor: 1.4|2025
Times cited: 1|2026-07-22
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: Q3
Keywords: Beliefs / Modified state of consciousness / Mystical-type experiences / Trance states