Psychology

Occurrence and phenomenology of hallucinations in the general population: A large online survey

M. M. J. Linszen, J. N. D. Boer, et al.

This fascinating study by Mascha M. J. Linszen and colleagues delves into the diverse phenomenology of hallucinations in the general population based on a large online survey with over 10,000 participants. It reveals the prevalence of auditory, visual, tactile, and olfactory hallucinations, along with their psychological impacts, highlighting a complex continuum of hallucination experiences.

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Abstract

This study investigates the phenomenological characteristics of hallucinations in the general population using a large online survey (10,448 participants). Auditory hallucinations were most frequent (29.5%), followed by visual (21.5%), tactile (19.9%), and olfactory (17.3%). Many participants reported severe hallucinations due to negative content, bothersome experiences, distress, and/or dysfunction. Delusions, though less prevalent (7.0%), were significantly associated with recent hallucinations. The findings suggest a wide variety of hallucination phenomenology and support a phenomenological continuum.

Publisher

Schizophrenia

Published On

Apr 23, 2022

Authors

Mascha M. J. Linszen, Janna N. de Boer, Maya J. L. Schutte, Marieke J. H. Begemann, Jacqueline de Vries, Sanne Koops, Renske E. Blom, Marc M. Bohlken, Sophie M. Heringa, Jan Dirk Blom, Iris E. C. Sommer

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