A Rasch scaling validation of a 'core' near-death experience

British Journal of Psychology

Volumn 95, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 161-177

  Lange, Rense ^a,c   Greyson, Bruce ^b   Houran, James ^c,d  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE   (Australia)

^d Integrated Knowledge Systems   (United States)

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EID: 2942528692     PISSN: 20448295     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1348/000712604773952403     Document Type: Article

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