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| Id | 657 | |
| Author | Redfield A. | |
| Title | An analysis of the experiences and integration of transpersonal phenomena induced by electronic dance music | |
| Reference | Redfield A.; An analysis of the experiences and integration of transpersonal phenomena induced by electronic dance music ;International Journal of Transpersonal Studies vol:36 issue: 1 page:67.0 |
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| Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85029783739&doi=10.24972%2fijts.2017.36.1.67&partnerID=40&md5=6a70d855de47b5490fdbf564984363a5 |
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| Abstract | Electronic dance music (EDM) events are attended by millions of people all over the world. While prior research uncovered the spiritual and religious elements as well as the transpersonal nature of EDM events, this preliminary study further explored the types of transpersonal phenomena that participants experience at EDM events and their subsequent integration of these experiences into daily life. A semi-structured, in-depth interview was used to explore this topic with 12 EDM participants. A thematic analysis was conducted on the data. Findings suggested that EDM events have the potential to foster interpersonal relationships with the numinous, spiritual beings, and human beings, as well as cause transformative intrapersonal and spiritual experiences, implying an enhancement in psychological and physical health and wellbeing in day-to-day life. Results also indicated that the EDM event environment, dancing, and electronic dance music play important roles in facilitating the induction of experiences of transpersonal phenomena. |
Findings suggested that EDM events have the potential to foster interpersonal relationships with the numinous, spiritual beings, and human beings, as well as cause transformative intrapersonal and spiritual experiences, implying an enhancement in psychological and physical health and wellbeing in day-to-day life. Participants reported having experiences of transpersonal phenomena at EDM events in the San Francisco Bay Area Florida Burning Man in Nevada Los Angeles New York City Montreal Canada Koh Phangan Thailand and various locations around the Pacific North West. Eleven participants stated that EDM participation had a lasting therapeutic impact on their lives. Six participants emphasized the energizing effect of electronic dance music notably illustrated by Don who had transpersonal experiences sober and under the influence of Ecstasy at large music festivals featuring electronic dance music: The music is very energetic music right so even if youre tired and youre not in the mood you listen to that youre still gonna move around. Additionally since EDM culture exists all over the world it may be illuminating to examine experiences of transpersonal phenomena among EDM participants in more countries.
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