Self-transcendent dispositions and spirituality: the mediating role of believing in a benevolent world

The considerable connection between religiosity/spirituality and positivity in life in general has been widely demonstrated. However, preliminary evidence has shown that when also a cognitive component is included, the direction of this relationship seems to emerge more clearly. Specifically, the di...

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Published in:Journal of spirituality in mental health 2023-04, Vol.25 (2), p.104-127
Main Authors: Chirico, Alice, Pizzolante, Marta, Villani, Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
beliefs
Positive emotions
Religion
Religiosity
self-transcendent emotions
Spirituality
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Summary:The considerable connection between religiosity/spirituality and positivity in life in general has been widely demonstrated. However, preliminary evidence has shown that when also a cognitive component is included, the direction of this relationship seems to emerge more clearly. Specifically, the differential pathways linking specific positive self-transcendent (ST) experiences and religiosity/spirituality is still an open issue. In this study, we explored the cognitive pathways linking general ST to spirituality and religiosity, via basic beliefs. The results obtained were partially in line with the existing literature. Notably, being a believer or not did not affect the emotional side but only the cognitive one.
ISSN:1934-9637
1934-9645
DOI:10.1080/19349637.2022.2079041