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Academic studies on claimed past-life memories: A scoping review

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This study reviews observational studies regarding alleged past-life memories published as scientific articles, and points out their bibliometric and methodological characteristics. Scientific databases were screened (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed/Medline, PsycINFO, Scielo, and OpenGrey). The 78 included studies were classified by their methodological and bibliometric characteristics. The peak of publications occurred from 1990 to 2010 (45%), and Asia was the most investigated territory (58 studies); most of investigations were related to children (84%) and case report was the predominant study design (60%). Interview was the predominant methodological approach (73%), followed by documental analysis (50%). Claimed past-life memories (100%), unusual behaviors (74%) and birthmarks/defects (37%) were the most investigated variables. Investigations of past-life memories should be encouraged around all cultures, and future studies should consider previous methodological features and try to overcome their limitations.(c) 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
Autores
Moraes, LJ; Barbosa, GS; Castro, JPGB; Tucker, JB; Moreira-Almeida, A
Título
Academic studies on claimed past-life memories: A scoping review
Afiliaciones
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; University of Virginia
Año
2022
DOI
10.1016/j.explore.2021.05.006
Tipo de acceso abierto
hybrid
Referencia
WOS:000803721500020
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