Concept Of Spirituality Research Articles

Kształtowanie wartości duchowych osobowości w warunkach środowiska społeczno-wychowawczego

Aim: Is theoretical substantiation and experimental verification of the ways of formation of spiritual values of a person in specially organized conditions of the social and educational environment. Methods. To solve the goal, the following methods of scientific research were used : theoretical: the analysis of scientific literature to determine the theoretical and methodological foundations of the research and the implementation of the historical and pedagogical analysis of the problem, to study the semantics of the key concepts of the research; empirical: pedagogical observation, questionnaires, interviews, testing, pedagogical experiment (determining and formative) to determine the level of formation of spiritual values of younger schoolchildren, statistical methods for processing the obtained results. Results. We conducted an experiment. The analysis of the data of the experiment convincingly indicates an increase in the level of formation of spiritual values in the experimental group as a result of the purposeful formation of values and their correction in the conditions of the social and educational environment. Indicators of benevolence, altruism, and harmony with the environment are also telling. This shows that students are more responsible for the tasks assigned to them, and value family and friendships more. Conclusion. As a result of practical pedagogical activity, the stages of correction of a person's spiritual values have been identified. The principles of the formation of spiritual values of a person are defined. The analysis of the data of the experiment indicates an increase in the level of formation of spiritual values as a result of the purposeful formation of values and their correction in the conditions of the social and educational environment. Achieving high results in the formation of spiritual values is determined by a high level of psychological culture, competence, and adequacy of the teacher, which makes it possible to create emotional comfort, increase the activity of students, and optimize their communication skills for creative potential. Originality. The concept of human spirituality is defined. Considered spiritual values as the highest achievements of humanity. The classification of the system of social values is disclosed. The main indicators of a person's spirituality are considered. In the course of the experiment, we used personal creative tasks (both diagnostic and corrective), which can unlock the cognitive activity of the individual. Keywords: spiritual values, personality, culture, abilities, creative potential, social environment,educational environment.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Culturally Adapted, Community-Based, Remotely Delivered Mindfulness Program for Latinx Patients With Breast Cancer is Acceptable and Feasible While Reducing Anxiety.

Few Spanish mindfulness interventions have been evaluated in Latinx patients with cancer. We culturally adapted a mindfulness intervention for Spanish speaking Latinx patients. The objective was to measure feasibility and acceptability as primary outcomes, with changes in anxiety, depression, and sleep as secondary outcomes. Spanish-speaking Latinx patients with breast cancer (n = 31) were randomized, between April 2021 and May 2022 to either intervention or wait-list control groups. The mindfulness intervention consisted of 6-weekly 1.5-hour sessions remotely delivered by a novice facilitator. Cultural adaptations included language, metaphor, goal, concept, trauma informed, and acknowledgement of spirituality. Feasibility was benchmarked as 75% of participants attending their first session, 75% of participants completing 4 of 6 sessions, and scoring ≥ 4 on a 5-point Likert feasability scale measuring ability to implement changes after 6-weeks. Acceptability was measured as scoring ≥ 4 on a 5-point Likert scale measuring usefulness and relevance of the mindfulness intervention for each session. An intention-to-treat, linear mixed model with repeated measures analysis examined changes in anxiety, depression, and sleep at week 6 and 18 (3months post intervention). All three feasibility benchmarks were met with 75% of first session attendance, 96% of participants completing 4 of 6 sessions, and 94% scoring ≥ 4, on the feasibility scale (Mean (SD) = 4.3 (0.6)). Acceptability scores for both usefulness and relevance questions were ≥ 4 across all 6 sessions. Anxiety was significantly reduced at 3 months (-3.6 (CI -6.9, -0.2), P = .04), but is of unclear clinical significance given the small change. Depression scores declined, but not significantly, and there were no changes in sleep. This culturally adapted, remotely delivered mindfulness intervention using a novice facilitator was acceptable and feasible and demonstrated associated reductions in anxiety amongst Spanish speaking Latinx patients with breast cancer. ClinicalTrials.gov ID# NCT04834154.

Revisiting African Spirituality: A reference to Missiological Institute consultations of 1965 and 1967

This article revisits the hope of the First and Fourth Missiological Institute (MI) consultations in 1965 and 1967 regarding the survival of African Spirituality as relevant to the daily life of South African churches. African Spirituality has played a significant role in the cultural context of Africans. In the African context, African Spirituality is intertwined with life, death, and health, which co-exist with material aspects and the economy as gracious gifts from God. The churches in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa have been challenged by the African worldview of healing and culture. Thus, Africans mostly prefer the African-centred church with more African Christianity, instead of Western Christianity. This has been a serious challenge in African church circles for centuries, even in the current 21st century. The question therefore arises whether this is a matter for the Africanisation, indigenisation, and decolonisation of the church in Africa.Contribution: The article analyses the two MI consultations and whether the church in the 21st century has Africanised and decolonised itself in service of its African members. The study is a historical approach given the history of the MI’s contribution in South Africa. The concept of African Spirituality is unpacked and contextualised within the African Independent Churches’ (AIC) Zionist type churches such as the Zion Christian Church (ZCC), the St John’s Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM), and other Ethiopian type churches such as Lutheran Bapedi Church and others in South Africa and African Traditional Religions (ATR). The article engages the importance of how African Spirituality differs from other spiritualities within the context of Christian spirituality.

Sources of Inspiration in Understanding Missionary Spirituality in the Thought of John Paul II

The concept of missionary spirituality falls within the mainstream of Christian spirituality. John Paul II understands it in the personalistic and Christological perspective. According to the Pope’s thought, the missionary spirituality is the fruit of the total submission to the Holy Spirit in the missionary’s aim to become permanently conformed to Christ. This attitude results from a deep union with the Holy Trinity in the experience of the Father through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit. Imitating Christ, the preacher of the Gospel, is essential for an authentic missionary spirituality. Following the ideal of missionary spirituality leads to an authentic inculturation, love of the Church, shapes the proper spirit of prayer and missionary asceticism, dynamises apostolic commitment and lays the foundations for a true dialogue, inseparable from the missionary activity.

Public spirit and compassion fatigue

This paper discusses the concept of compassion fatigue in light of the importance that political decisions, especially the application of the concept of public spirit, have had on care and nursing in a Danish hospital context during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper is based on recent research literature in the field as well as the author’s own participatory observation study. The paper suggests that nurses already show a sense of public spirit due to their authorization and professional ethics, but at the same time they must balance the ambiguity of nursing care. A linguistic-philosophical study of public spirit shows that the concept can have a discursive, double-binding and interpellative effect on nurses, who may therefore have an experience of inadequacy and compassion fatigue. In this context, compassion fatigue must be understood as the fact that nurses cannot provide the care they want or that is expected of them. Public spirit can be said to have had a renaissance and linguistic and moral supremacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper views the concept of waywardness1 as a possible response for how to prevent or completely avoid compassion fatigue, so that nurses instead have an experience of compassion / self-compassion. This could in the end be important for encouraging more nursing students and nurses who have the desire and opportunity to stay in the profession. Keywords: Nursing care, compassion fatigue, public spirit, compassion, COVID-19 pandemic

The spread and principles of the Ismatullah movement in modern Kazakhstan

At present, one of the most pressing problems in religious studies is the emergence of religious cults, the spread of their teachings and the attraction of people to their ranks. In the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ismatullah movement has been actively spreading its religious teachings in order to gather its followers. In the article, the concepts of dhikr and spirit discussed in the main works of the Ismatullah religious movement are explained by means of a hermeneutic and comparative analysis with the concepts of dhikr and spirit contained in the Holy Qur'an and the work of K.A. Yassawi. Using the theological, comparative-historical method, the author describes the principles, areas of dissemination and activities of the Ismatullah school of thought.

The Concept of Spirituality in the Philosophy of Religion of D. V. Pivovarov

The Concept of Spirituality in the Philosophy of Religion of D. V. Pivovarov

Considering the Professionalism of Pharmacists from a Viewpoint of "Regulatory Science"

Regulatory science underpins scientific regulations, including reflection papers, guidelines, and administrative notices, and is closely related to the quality assurance (QA) of pharmaceuticals, foods, and chemicals in our living environment. Historically, QA has been considered the basis of pharmaceutical science. Therefore, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law specifies that pharmacists, as marketing directors of pharmaceutical products, are responsible for their QA. Furthermore, a pharmacist is responsible for the QA of foods and environmental chemicals by several laws; for example, as a food sanitation supervisor or an environmental sanitation training officer. This suggests that the professional expertise of pharmacists is expected in medical care where pharmaceuticals are used and in other fields associated with QA. Thus, I consider that the professionalism of a pharmacist is guided by spiritual concepts with a pragmatic attitude and conformance to these expectations.

Digital Inheritance Strategy of Spiritual Concepts in Chinese National Community Consciousness Oriented by Ethnic Literature Promotion

Abstract Chinese national community consciousness is the ideological foundation for realizing the Chinese dream. The influence of ethnic literature promotion on national community consciousness is examined through a multiple linear regression model in this paper. Using the empirical analysis method and the data from the Questionnaire for Predicting the Main Factors Affecting the Chinese National Community Consciousness, the paper conducts correlation and regression analyses on the overall level, group differences, and influencing factors of the Chinese national community consciousness at different stages, and draws out the overall characteristics of the Chinese national community consciousness and the reasons for the differences in the promotion of ethnic literature. As shown by the results, there is a strong correlation between the promotion behavior of ethnic literature and Chinese national community consciousness, with a correlation coefficient of 0.584. The mediating variable’s perceived confirmation of community consciousness has a significant regression coefficient of 0.372. The research in this paper provides the most direct empirical evidence for the behavioral tendency to build a strong sense of the Chinese national community and maintain the unity of the national community.

ARTISTIC FEATURES OF SYMBOLISM IN JAPANESE VISUAL ART DURING THE EDO PERIOD

This article is dedicated to exploring the artistic characteristics of symbolism in Japanese visual art during the Edo period (1603-1868). Through an analysis of this era, the author investigates the utilization of natural symbols, particularly flowers and birds, in the works of artists. Additionally, the article examines the influence of seasonal symbolism and its impact on artistic practice. Special attention is placed on the use of colors and their significance in conveying emotions and atmosphere. Furthermore, depictions of mythological creatures such as dragons and fairies are studied, along with their role in expressing spiritual concepts. The study also delves into the utilization of geometric forms and their symbolic meanings within the context of cosmic and philosophical aspects. The author further analyzes the incorporation of everyday objects and their contribution to creating allegorical imagery. The primary objective of this article is to uncover the significance of symbolism in Japanese visual art during the Edo period and to reveal its influence on the cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic context of that time. The article examines the utilization of natural symbols, seasonal, and color symbolism as means of metaphorically conveying profound concepts. It highlights the impact of mythological creatures on artworks of that era and the use of geometric forms to convey cosmic and spiritual dimensions. The role of object symbolism in generating additional meanings in art is also explored. The central aim of the article is to comprehensively comprehend the significance of symbolism in Japanese art during the Edo period and its effect on the cultural and artistic milieu of the time. The research is focused on investigating the role of symbolism in Japanese art during the Edo period and its impact on the cultural and artistic context of that period. Additionally, the article examines object symbolism and its role in shaping dual meanings and additional layers of significance in artworks. The study is aimed at unveiling the essence of symbolism in Japanese visual art during the Edo period and deepening the understanding of the impact of these artistic techniques on the cultural context of the time.

종교성 상실의 시대, 불교교육에서 영성의 의미

[Objective] In this paper, I diagnose the de-religionization that characterizes as a result of the loss of religiosity. I will present the concepts of religiosity and spirituality in Buddhism from the perspective of early Buddhism and propose a specific methodology for Buddhist spirituality education.
 [Contents] I defined Buddhist religiosity by analyzing the Buddha's preaching declaration(傳道宣言) and the concept of kusala. Among them, the social dimension is proposed as the concept of Buddhist religiosity, and the personal dimension is proposed as the concept of spirituality. Through this, I argued that the origin of Buddhist religiosity lies in the Proclamation. And I found the specific meaning of 'Buddhist spirituality' in the concept of kusala, and revealed that 'eightfold path' is suitable as a specific method of Buddhist spiritual education.
 [Conclusions] Buddhist religiosity is related to the identity of Buddhism pursued by the Buddha, and it is the 'socialization of enlightenment' shown in the 'Proclamation'. Spirituality, as a life-changing principle, is the process of enlightenment: religiosity manifests as a function of socialization and healing, while spirituality manifests as inner wholeness.

The National Element in Polish Music of the Period of the Partitions – Symbolic Violence or Weaponised Culture?

This study presents the concept of nationality in Polish music during the partition period as an interaction of three basic conceptual categories and evolution of their perception. The first one is a modern concept of nation, covering all social strata, being formed since the beginning of the 19th century and developed in the period between the November and January Uprisings. Historians apply the concepts of Johann Georg Herder and Stanisław Staszic unifying the role of a language. The second category is Romanticism as an aesthetic and social challenge that underlines personality and subjectivity rather than ethnic or social origins; as a concept of deepest spirituality expressed in non-conceptual art of music. All the elements making up the concept of nationality drew their strength from the third category – historicism which took control over the culture and art of the century. Almost mythical vision of an ideal, historic homeland dominated music, to the highest degree the operas on Polish themes, and, on unprecedented scale, adaptations of the canon of the greatest Polish literature (Słowacki, Mickiewicz, Kraszewski, Sienkiewicz, Wyspiański). In spite of the emergence of Positivism, the Romantic motifs in Polish poetry and belletristic such as the need for sacrifice to save Poland did not vanish. Similarly, in the fine arts, especially in the 2nd half of the 19th century, a remarkable growth in historic painting was observed. ‘Not only a sword but also a book promised salvation’, writes Alina Witkowska.

THE SPIRITUAL CRISIS OF MODERN SOCIETY

The article is devoted to the problems resulting from the modern spiritual crisis, as well as the search for ways to overcome this systemic crisis. Turning to the meaning of the concept of spirituality, the authors of the article considers a number of possibilities for overcoming the state of spiritual crisis, among which the desire for human values is indicated. The reasons and types contributing to overcoming, explaining the spiritual crisis and affirming the further growth and uplift of spirituality in all its manifestations are analyzed.

A Hosah Scientific-Cultural Theology of Sacred Air

This study aims to develop a constructive theology of hosah through an interdisciplinary approach. The research involves a scientific understanding of air, the Simalungun cultural concept of hosah, and Christian theology of the Holy Spirit. It employs a trialogical method consisting of two stages, namely, descriptive-comparative and normative-constructive. The first stage explains the concepts of air, hosah, and Spirit from scientific, cultural, and theological perspectives, respectively. The second stage focuses on constructing a theology of hosah. The results of this trialogue critically analyze, enrich, and revise these concepts. Overall, the study concludes that air is more than just a gaseous compound; it is a sacred altar of life.

The Relationship Between the Sense of Professional Belonging and Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among Turkish Midwifery Students.

This study examined the relationship between the sense of professional belonging and perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care among midwifery students. This cross-sectional study's sample included 194 third- and fourth-year midwifery students associated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at two universities in western Turkey. Data were collected using web-based surveys. The results indicate a positive relationship between total scores on the Midwifery Belonging Scale and scores on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale. As the students' spirituality and spiritual care perceptions increased, their feelings of professional belonging as midwives also increased. Therefore, including the concepts of spirituality and belonging in the midwifery curriculum can increase students' spiritual perceptions and sense of professional belonging, thereby enhancing the quality of the care they ultimately provide.

Attention to Human Dignity and Its Role in Increasing Spirituality

The main purpose of this paper is to investigate about the dignity of human and its role in increasing the spirituality in light of Islam. The founding shows that spirituality has been considered as a desirable thing throughout humans’ life and lots of effort have been made to strengthen it. There are several factors that raise and cultivate spirituality, but among these factors, human dignity has essential role and basis. In this research, while explaining the concept of spirituality, the importance of human dignity in creating a spiritual personality is emphasized, and how the influence of human dignity in increasing spirituality will also be investigated, and it is proven that the source of spirituality is paying attention to inherent and deprivations, neglect and lack of attention to the position and dignity of the royal soul of man.

A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior

Purpose: This paper seeks to explore the influence of workplace spirituality on employee behavior within organizational settings. Design: Systems thinking is used to explore various interrelated concepts of workplace spirituality (WPS). This study delves into the intricate interactions between WPS and its impact on employee behavior. By highlighting the significance of WPS, the research establishes a foundation for fostering innovation and creativity, facilitating meaningful connections among employees within organizations. Additionally, WPS plays a crucial role in reducing workplace incivility. Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs) as part of a systems thinking approach are utilized to visually depict the complex interplay of variables and feedback loops within organizations, offering insights into polarities and presenting a long-term perspective on how spiritual initiatives affect the workplace. Results: The findings indicate that WPS assists employees in comprehending their roles, enhancing productivity, increasing motivation, and fostering job satisfaction. Furthermore, WPS contributes to improved employee engagement, satisfaction, and decision-making. Significance: The research underscores the explicit involvement of employees in achieving favorable outcomes and enhances our understanding of the perceptions held by employers and employees regarding their roles and engagement. The study suggests that enhancing employees’ performance is achievable in workplaces where individuals comprehend their roles and align them with the job objectives. Novelty: This paper is unique in two aspects. Firstly, it strives to integrate the fragmented and diverse literature on the outcomes of WPS using a systems thinking approach. Secondly, it raises awareness, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan, regarding the importance of incorporating organizational capabilities into organizational practices.

Theoretical and Epistemological Questions for the Study of Contemporary Spirituality in Catholic Italy on Nature, Well-Being, and Mystery

In this article I present the main findings of an empirical study about contemporary spirituality in Italy begun in 2017 by reasoning about the analysis of twelve case studies which are particularly eloquent concerning the different spiritual worlds emerging in Catholic Italy. I argue that three main narratives—the spirituality of nature, wellbeing, and mystery—are useful to synthesize the heterogeneousness of groups, communities, festivals, and organizations engaged in the Italian “holistic milieu”. In order to address this reflection, firstly I will trace the international sociological debate that has accompanied the concept of contemporary spirituality and the relationship between spirituality and religion, a couple which I have named “frenemies”. Then, I will extend the analysis to the concept of the secular, examining the intertwining of the spiritual, religious, and secular spheres. After illustrating the landscape of contemporary spirituality in Catholic Italy more broadly, I shall focus on the case studies taken as examples of the spirituality of nature, the spirituality of health and wellbeing, and the spirituality of mystery. In the Discussion and Conclusion, I shall raise some fundamental questions that the study of contemporary spirituality poses for the sociology of religion with reference to secularisation, one of its most classic and yet contested paradigms. I shall claim that future research paths could further contribute to strengthening the idea, raised in this article, that secularisation can also be understood not only as an antithetical force to religion but as the process in Western history that has led to the emergence of a secular social space in dialogue with the religious sphere.

Review on Workplace Spirituality

The Corona Pandemic was a time to learn and grow for people and organizations all around the world. The organizations understood the importance of efficient and innovative management techniques. Certain organizations were in fact thriving, with customers and employees valuing the organizations. despite the lower sales and insufficiency of funds. they were ready to forfeit a discount, pay more than the actual price and share their income to pool resources for the organization. Researchers found that organizational commitment was more in such organizations. On further analysing the reviews of researchers, it was observed that organizational spirituality started from an individual, usually the leader, and quickly became the organization’s culture. There was an increase in workplace joy, health, commitment, creativity, security and a feeling of home within the organization. In this paper, we have attempted to summarize the concept of workplace spirituality from various original papers which were published on ‘Web of science’ database. The idea is to have a complete and concise understanding of the term workplace spirituality.

Spirituality In Leadership – A Psychological Approach

The concept of spirituality and leadership is widened in this research to include strategic leadership as well as traditional spirituality. It will be necessary for future advancement in the subject of spirituality and leadership to have greater clarity on the degree of research being conducted, as well as the distinction between individual and societal spirituality. A framework is presented to accomplish this goal, and it illustrates how a top-level leader's personal spiritual beliefs may be utilized as a schema to filter and organize data during strategic decision-making. This functioning is moderated by the leader's progressive growth and meta-belief, which are impacted by the organization's setting and leadership method, among other variables. A complex understanding of spirituality and leadership may be gained via the use of this framework. It also provides as a starting point for examining many different types of spirituality that can be found in organizations.