Psychedelic intimacy: altered states of consciousness in romantic relationships
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Neubert, J., Anderson, K. and Mason, N. 2024. Psychedelic intimacy: altered states of consciousness in romantic relationships. Journal of Psychedelic Studies. https://doi.org/10.1556/2054.2024.00319
Type | Article |
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Title | Psychedelic intimacy: altered states of consciousness in romantic relationships |
Authors | Neubert, J., Anderson, K. and Mason, N. |
Abstract | Objective: Engaging in practices of intimacy meant to develop and sustain intimacy can be beneficial for couples. Psychoactive substances such as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) have shown to facilitate bonding within couples and it is hypothesised that classic psychedelics, due to their property to increase prosocial behaviours, can similarly promote interactional intimacy. This study explores shared experiences of altered states of consciousness within romantic couples and their impact on intimacy in relationships. |
Keywords | psychedelics; interviews; thematic analysis; couples; intimacy |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
Research Group | Drug and Alcohol Research Centre |
Publisher | Akadémiai Kiadó |
Journal | Journal of Psychedelic Studies |
ISSN | |
Electronic | 2559-9283 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 12 Jul 2024 |
Publication process dates | |
Submitted | 25 Aug 2023 |
Accepted | 12 Jun 2024 |
Deposited | 01 Jul 2024 |
Output status | In press |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Copyright Statement | © 2024 The Author(s) |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1556/2054.2024.00319 |
Language | English |
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