Associations between psychedelic-related and meditation-related variables: A longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT: Previous research has investigated associations between psychedelic experiences and meditation practice, but knowledge gaps remain. Using a longitudinal research design with a sample of US residents between 18 and 50 years old (N = 13,012), we investigated associations between psychedelic-related and meditation-related variables. The follow-up survey was completed by 7484 respondents, of whom 336 reported psychedelic use during the two-month study. In covariate-adjusted regression models, psychedelic use was associated with greater increases in the number of days of mindfulness and loving-kindness or compassion meditation practice in the past week, especially among those with no prior experience of psychedelics or meditation. Among those who reported psychedelic use, trait mindfulness and

SUBMITTER: Simonsson O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999004 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature