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Quantum change: ten years later.

Janet C'de Baca1, Paula Wilbourne

  • 1Behavioral Health Research Center of the Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA. jcdebaca@bhrcs.org

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|March 30, 2004
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Ten years later, most individuals who experienced "quantum change" (QC) — profound personality shifts — vividly recalled the event and reported lasting positive life transformations. These dramatic changes persisted, with no return to previous behaviors observed.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human Development
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • A decade ago, 55 individuals reported sudden, extensive personality transformations termed "quantum change" (QC).
  • The majority of participants then believed these changes improved their lives and would be permanent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-interview participants from the original quantum change study after 10 years.
  • To assess the long-term impact and persistence of reported personality transformations.

Main Methods:

  • Follow-up interviews with 30 participants from the original 2013 study.
  • Qualitative analysis of recalled experiences of quantum change.

Main Results:

  • Most participants vividly remembered their quantum change experiences from 10 years prior.

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  • Quantum change experiences varied, including single intense events, repeated changes, or ongoing growth processes.
  • All re-interviewed participants reported sustained positive life changes, with no return to previous behaviors.

    • Conclusions:

    • Quantum change represents a lasting transformation in personality, cognition, and behavior.
    • The positive effects of quantum change are enduring, indicating significant psychological shifts.
    • Quantum change phenomena warrant further investigation into their mechanisms and long-term psychological impact.