Development and psychometric validation of a novel scale for measuring 'psychedelic preparedness'.

ABSTRACT: Preparing participants for psychedelic experiences is crucial for ensuring these experiences are safe and, potentially beneficial. However, there is currently no validated measure to assess the extent to which participants are well-prepared for such experiences. Our study aimed to address this gap by developing, validating, and testing the Psychedelic Preparedness Scale (PPS). Using a novel iterative Delphi-focus group methodology ('DelFo'), followed by qualitative pre-test interviews, we incorporated the perspectives of expert clinicians/researchers and of psychedelic users to generate items for the scale. Psychometric validation of the PPS was carried out in two large online samples of psychedelic users (N = 516; N = 716), and the scale was also administered to a group of participants be

SUBMITTER: McAlpine RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10853197 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature