Abstract

Investigated the effects that psi and other unusual experiences have on people\'s lives, particularly on their health and well-being. 105 respondents (aged 17-47 yrs) to a questionnaire provided data about anomalous experiences and health-related measures, including well-being/mental health, self-rated health, healthy lifestyle, meaning in life, transcendent and psychic experiences, temporal lobe symptoms, and absorption. 59% reported a psychic and/or transcendent experience. Those reporting anomalous experiences tended to have a greater overall sense of meaning in life. Expressing artistic creativity and observing spiritual beliefs were positively related to reports of anomalous experiences, whereas obtaining wealth was negatively related. Scales for absorption and temporal lobe symptoms correlated positively with each other and with reports of anomalous experiences.