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Journal article
Psychology and Spirituality: Reviewing Developments in History, Method and Practice
Journal of religion and health, Vol.62, pp.1159-1174
04/2023
PMID: 36630056
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Abstract
This paper begins with an overview of the governing principles of psychology as a discipline, and outlines the key paradigm shifts that potentially aligned with concepts of spirituality from the early twentieth century to contemporary theory. The discussion then moves to consider how research methods in psychology can contribute to understanding how spirituality is measured and described. We consider the contribution of validated surveys, and how qualitative methods can access the lived experience of spiritual phenomena. More specifically, the psychological constructs of "Flow" and properties associated with psychological capital are posited in relation to characteristics that define a spiritual experience. Finally, we draw attention to how exploration how spirituality of individuals may be addressed, and the scope for including spiritual appreciation in competencies required in psychological practice.
Details
- Title
- Psychology and Spirituality: Reviewing Developments in History, Method and Practice
- Creators
- Sally Sargeant - Southern Cross UniversityJacqui Susan Yoxall - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of religion and health, Vol.62, pp.1159-1174
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Identifiers
- 991013078013802368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2023. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article