Quality-checking a novel "fact sheet" on ghostly episodes.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

'Apparitions, hauntings, and poltergeists' are universally reported phenomena with significant psychological and social implications. Despite their prevalence, the scientific study of these anomalous experiences remains fragmented, and misinformation is widespread. To address this gap, a resource titled "Fact Sheet: Ghostly Episodes at a Glance" was developed to provide an evidence-based summary for educational and clinical use.

Methods

This preliminary study evaluated the Fact Sheet's content validity through an AI-based verification procedure. Additionally, we assessed its accessibility, utility, and global favorability among four groups: lay percipients, lay non-percipients (information-seekers), clinical practitioners, and amateur paranormal investigators (i

SUBMITTER: Massullo BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12259700 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature