rxq6qz@uvahealth.org<\/a><\/p>\nResearch Interests:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Near-death experiences<\/li>\n
- Children reporting past-life memories<\/li>\n
- Psychological consequences of mortality awareness<\/li>\n
- Out-of-body experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Philip J. Cozzolino is an Associate Professor of Research in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Philip received his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2006 and spent 17 years at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom prior to joining DOPS.<\/p>\n
Philip\u2019s research explores how individuals seek meaning in life, with a particular focus on the positive psychological consequences of death awareness. Inspired by evidence from DOPS-generated research into near-death experiences, Philip is responsible for a psychological model that links healthy and honest considerations of human mortality to increased well-being, heightened desires for self-direction, and more authentic living. His work has been covered in the \u2018Huffington Post\u2019, \u2018Psychology Today\u2019, \u2018Scientific American\u2019, \u2018BBC Radio 4\u2019 and has generated research from numerous psychologists around the world.<\/p>\n
At DOPS, Philip investigates processes related to reports of past-life memories from children around the world, and he continues to research near-death experiences and their psychological after-effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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