Understanding Of Spirituality Research Articles

Eksplorasi Spiritual Anak di Era Digital: Prespektif Psikologi Agama Islam

In today's digital era, children are increasingly exposed to various technologies that influence their spiritual development. This study aims to dig deeper into how digital technology impacts children's spiritual exploration, as well as providing guidance for parents and teachers in facing this challenge. Using an Islamic religious psychology approach, this research will analyze the impact of digital technology on children's understanding of spirituality, as well as strategies that can be used to strengthen spiritual values in everyday life. Through this study, it is hoped that it can provide better understanding for parents and teachers in accompanying children in developing their spiritual dimensions in the midst of the ever-growing digital era.

Revitalization of Belief and Spiritual Development of Individuals against Materialist Philosophy: Appraisal on Risale-i-Nur

This paper investigates Bediuzzaman Said Nursi’s methodology for the revitalization of belief and spiritual development of individuals through Risale-I-Nur. It analyses Nursi’s concept of Human I, methodology of the spiritual training to save an individual’s belief from materialist philosophy, spiritual guidance for different segments of society, and understanding of ethical values in the Islamic context. The research methodology of the paper is qualitative. The study reveals that Nursi asserts that reflection on the inner world and understanding of human 'I', are a means to comprehend the reality of the Creator and man's role as His representative. However, Nursi's understanding of inner reflection and spirituality is different from traditional Sufiism on many counts. He advises believers to seek guidance from the line of prophethood as opposed to that of philosophy to protect themselves from materialist ideologies. The study also reveals that Risale provides spiritual guidance for almost every segment of society and advises the believers to see tribulations as an opportunity for their spiritual growth. Finally, the research concludes that Nursi sees the man and the universe as closely related wherein observing ethical values in the light of religion brings about harmony between the two.

IDENTIFYING PATTERNS OF CHANGE IN SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OVER TIME AMONG NEURO-ONCOLOGY CAREGIVERS

Abstract Spiritual well-being/spirituality has been recognized as a protective factor against caregiver burden, depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life in family caregivers (CG) of patients diagnosed with serious illnesses, such as cancer. However, inconsistent previous findings may be attributed to the limited understanding of spirituality as a dynamic, multidimensional concept. To address this gap, we conducted a secondary analysis using longitudinal data from two independent studies of CGs of patients with primary malignant brain tumors (pooled N=261) to identify trajectories in overall spirituality (FACIT-SP) and its 3 sub-dimensions (faith, meaning, peace) from diagnosis to 10-12 months post-diagnosis, as well as predictors and outcomes associated with trajectory group membership. For overall spirituality, 3 unique trajectories were identified: low-increasing, medium-stable, and high-stable. The faith and meaning sub-dimensions had 3 and 2 stable trajectories, respectively, while the peace sub-dimension showed low-increasing, medium-stable, and high-increasing trajectories. Older age and higher levels of perceived social support at baseline were associated with increased odds (up to 1.06 and 1.20, respectively) of being in the high-stable/high-increasing trajectories for overall spirituality and the sub-dimensions. The trajectories of overall spirituality and sub-dimensions were positively associated with CG’s mental well-being (η2=.030-.069) and self-esteem (η2=.072-.162), and negatively associated with CG’s depression (η2=.053-.319), anxiety (η2=.055-.271), and feeling of abandonment (η2=.032-.160) at 10-12 months. This study supports recognizing spirituality in CGs as a dynamic, multidimensional concept. Future interventions focusing on early screening in younger adults and supportive measures for low spiritual well-being through improving social support might improve important CG outcomes.

An Exploratory Study on Integrating the Christian Faith in an Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Curriculum

Social work curricula frequently lack the inclusion of Religion, Faith and Spirituality (RFS). While faith and religious beliefs are often connected with professional calling, values, and practice, the integration of faith and social work practice is uncommon. This research explored the experiences of students in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program that integrated Christian faith throughout the curriculum and its effects on their spiritual understanding, development, and identity. A qualitative study of student responses was completed to gain insight into the impact of the curriculum on students’ spiritual growth, understanding, and views regarding the ethical integration of Christian faith and practice. The research findings confirmed the value of faith integration in social work education and helped inform the development of more effective curricula in faith-based settings. The results of this study may benefit other evangelical Christian universities seeking to increase students’ personal growth in faith as well as competencies and ethical practices as social workers. Keywords: Faith Integration, Christian Higher Education, Spirituality, Social Work

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.

Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Pada Materi Keberagaman Sebagai Realitas Asali Kehidupan Manusia Dengan Model Pendekatan PBL Pada Siswa Kelas XII IPS SMAN 1 Capkala

Education in Indonesia faces various complex challenges. Therefore, efforts continue to be made by the government, educational institutions and society as a whole to improve access, quality and relevance of education in order to create a young generation that is skilled, competitive and ready to face global challenges. In the context of the Merdeka Curriculum, Catholic religious education in Indonesia focuses on developing students' understanding of religion, moral values ​​and Catholic spirituality. The independent curriculum emphasizes the Pancasila student profile. Students who are accepted to school at SMAN 1 CAPKALA Kasihan are students who are accepted into majors that do not match their initial interests. Based on the problem conditions above, teachers can provide learning experiences by designing the learning process. One learning model that can be applied is Problem Based Learning (PBL) or problem-based learning. The research objectives include (1) to find out how the use of the Problem Based Learning model in increasing learning motivation on diversity material as the original reality of human life using the PBL approach model in class The material of Diversity as the Original Reality of Human Life with the PBL Approach Model for Class , Class X II students of SMA NEGERI 1 CAPKALA can apply the Pancasila student profile of the independence dimension. The type of research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in this research used observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis technique used consists of data reduction by selecting raw data to be used as information, data presentation, namely presenting data in the form of descriptions, graphs, tables and drawing conclusions by making conclusions from research results referring to the problem formulation. The use of the problem-based learning model according to syntax which includes student orientation towards problems, organizing students to learn, guiding individual and group investigations, developing and presenting results, analyzing and evaluating the problem solving process, effectively helps increase learning motivation on diversity material as the original reality of human life. Using the PBL Approach Model for Class XII IPS Students at SMAN 1 CAPKALA

Revising the VIA-Youth: II. The Spirituality scale

ABSTRACT This study extends a previous one revising the VIA-Youth. Goals of the revision included reducing length and extending age range down to 8. After an initial revision, further discussion suggested the need for a more secular version of the spirituality scale. Based on evidence of changes in the understanding of spirituality during adolescence, separate sets of candidate items were generated for ages 8–12 and 13–17 with two overlapping items. The revised materials were administered to 94,487 youth online and through two school districts. Retaining the two overlapping items in both sets did not reduce fit. The result is two versions of the inventory for ages 8–12 (VIA-Y-1) and 13–17 (VIA-Y-2) that differ only on two items included in the spirituality scale. These offer a measure of spirituality in youth that is developmentally sensitive without relying on items referencing a religious framework.

Philosophical Underpinnings of Tirumantiram

The current study takes comparative approach to analyze the metaphysical, moral, and mystical aspects of the work known as Tirumantiram written by Tirumular. This paper compares Tirumantiram with various philosophical texts by analysing six key themes of metaphysics, ethics, spirituality, duty, cultural context and linguistic nuances. It exposes inherent commonalities of man’s nature despite cultural differences, allowing for sensitivity regarding universal as well as exceptional conceptual aspects. The study meticulously identifies metaphysical foundations, ethical principles, and spiritual practices, thus enlightening readers on integrated wisdom of world philosophical legacy. Moreover, this exercise adds to scholarly debates and offers practical contributions towards ethical living and spiritual understanding in a pluralistic global village.

Challenges of Educational Management in the Islamic Higher Education Sector Based on Pesantren

Higher education is required to regulate the dynamics of society as it develops. Pesantren-based higher education is present in responding to the challenges of the community to provide access to integrated education in providing academic and spiritual understanding at the same time. This study aims to see the management of Islamic higher education based on pesantren at the Al-Qodiri Islamic Institute Jember and the Syarifuddin Lumajang Islamic Institute, East Java, Indonesia. This research has relevance to examine and see how pesantren-based religious universities can manage universities that are faced with global progress, both in academics, management, and so on. A phenomenological qualitative research approach with a multi-site design is used. Data was collected through interviews with university leaders and various relevant literature. Data collected and declared credible is then analyzed interactively, starting from data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion data. The results of this study show that the management of Islamic religious universities based on pesantren runs with a well-organized system and control. Both carry out the managerial system autonomously and are not shackled by the power of Islamic boarding school caregivers and Foundation administrators. This means if universities are based on autonomous pesantren in their management, then they can overcome the challenges of globalization, and vice versa.
 
 Received: 11 September 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023

Epistemologi Eksistensialisme Muhammad Iqbal dan Relevansinya bagi Ilmu Pendidikan (Islam)

The epistemology of Muhammad Iqbal's existentialism is a philosophical approach that examines the sources of knowledge and the worldview presented by the great Islamic thinker, Muhammad iqbal. Merging the idea of existentialism with the doctrine of Islam to develop a deeper understanding of the truth of man, knowledge, and existence. In an era of globalization and complex challenges faced by Muslim societies, the epistemology of Muhammad Iqbal's existentialism carries an important message that Islamic education must bridge spiritual understanding with rational understanding. It will help create a spiritually strong generation, have a strong Islamic identity, and be able to contribute positively to the development of society and the world in general. In the world of education, it is hoped that there should be no man who should have a uniform mind, because man is not a thing, but a self who acquires consciousness, freedom and uniqueness. So education should be open and centered on the interests and wishes of the students.

Spirituality in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis.

Background: Despite an increased focus on the importance of spirituality to human health, including adolescent health outcomes there remains an absence of evidence-based programs to address the spiritual needs of patients and families. A critical barrier is the absence of a clear conceptual understanding and operational definitions of spirituality for adolescents/young adults (AYAs) with cancer. The purposes of this concept analysis were to (a) clarify the concept of spirituality in the context of the AYAs' cancer experience and (b) generate a definition based on a review of the literature examining spiritual development and the role of spirituality in AYAs' health and cancer treatment. Method: We used Roger's evolutionary concept analysis method to identify antecedents, attributes, and consequences of spirituality in the context of AYAs' cancer using thematic analysis and included identification of case exemplars. Results: Of the 86 articles identified, 21 met our inclusion criteria. Analysis revealed four attributes of spirituality in AYAs with cancer: meaning and purpose, connectedness, life-long universal experience, and independent of or related to religion and faith traditions. Identified antecedents included the presence of spiritual resources, chronic illness, belief, or wonder about a higher power, and existential questions. Identified consequences included hope, meaning, feelings of peace, and enhanced well-being and illness acceptance. Based on the findings, we generated a definition of spirituality in AYAs with cancer. Discussion: Findings inform the development of measures and spiritual care interventions specific to AYAs with cancer. An important limitation to address in future research is the absence of AYAs' first-person accounts of their own spirituality.

INTERNET AND RELIGION

The internet has grown in importance as a platform for religious speech and practice, with some considering it a suitable medium for magical experimentation and rituals. Sects and religious meetings have also found a new home in digital networks. Some religious societies have opted to shift their activities online, resulting in digital religion and hyper-mediated religious experiences. The use of digital technology has also fueled religious imagination, notably in the context of animism. The use of digital technology for spiritual reasons, known as technoshamanism, is becoming increasingly popular among neopagans, occultists, and New Agers. As a result, the internet has become a haven for digital deities and technoshamanism, opening new avenues for religious expression and practice. With this context in mind, the research focuses on digital religion, with researchers discussing how digital deities and technoshamanism are changing our understanding of spirituality. The purpose of this research explores how the internet and religion are transformed in the move from offline to online contexts into digital deities and technoshamanism. The rise of digital deities and technoshamanism is altering our perception of spirituality. As a result, the influence of digital deities and technoshamanism on the nature of spirituality is still being explored and researched, with consequences for both conventional religious organizations and the larger cultural environment. The research method of this study is library research, to gather information from books, journals, and online libraries.

ВОСПИТАНИЕ ДУХОВНОСТИ СОВРЕМЕННОГО РОССИЙСКОГО СТУДЕНТА: С ЧЕГО НАЧАТЬ, ЧЕМУ УЧИТЬ?

The revival of Russia is directly connected with the education of spirituality of students who realize the most important social function of determining the future of the country. By the education of spirituality, the authors understand the formation of the quality of the subject of social development on the basis of the highest moral values - Truth, Truth, Goodness, Beauty. The article analyzes the ideas of Moscow university students about spirituality based on the results of a specific sociological study. The most important conclusion of the study is the established correspondence of the fundamental (including domestic) philosophical and theoretical understanding of spirituality to empirical results - the respondents most often mention intangible, spiritual values, followed by religious values, as well as the importance of development, knowledge, culture, art, self-understanding, communication with loved ones. Thus, the philosophical concept of spirituality coincides with the associative series of ordinary Russian students. The conclusions presented in the publication may be of interest to the agents of the educational process for the organization of contact and independent work of students on the education of spirituality, as well as directly to the students themselves for the reflection of their own spiritual potential.

Swami Vivekananda's Enduring Legacy: Inspiring Education, Global Unity, and Social Transformation

Swami Vivekananda, a prominent Indian Hindu monk and philosopher, made significant contributions to education, spiritual understanding, and the global promotion of Indian philosophies. His emphasis on the essential unity of all religions and cultures promotes tolerance, respect, and a global perspective. His call for active learning, critical thinking, and the application of practical knowledge aligns with modern educational needs. His vision of education as a tool for social transformation and the importance of individuality and freedom in the learning process resonate with contemporary discussions on holistic development. The Ramakrishna Mission, established based on his principles, continues to impact society by providing education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Swami Vivekananda's teachings, rooted in spirituality and compassion, offer a timeless guide for individuals seeking personal growth and striving to make a positive difference in the world, making his philosophy a source of inspiration and guidance for humanity at large. His legacy continues to inspire people from diverse backgrounds to explore the depths of Vedanta, engage in social service, and contribute positively to a harmonious world.

Metaphors as Knowledge in Mystical Writings

Writers anchored in the Christian mystical tradition generally present their spiritual experience as loaded with cognitive content bearing on things divine. The nature of this mystical knowledge, the way they receive it, and its effect on their existence can be fruitfully approached only by elucidating the way their language and discourse make use of metaphors. Accordingly, starting with references to the early modern period, this article investigates a set of classical mystical metaphors so as to gain insight into the unique mode of metaphorical cognition, highlight the epistemological status proper to mystical experience, and distinguish the latter from other theological cognitive modes. Metaphors borrowed from daily life endow the mystical experience—of which the object is described as being beyond senses and reason—with a perceptible, comprehensible, and communicable configuration. At the same time, metaphors should not be regarded as being merely an approximate expression of an ineffable experience. Through the “gestalt” or structure of a metaphor, mystical experience locates itself and develops in spacetime, thus laying out the path of the spiritual journey. The way various metaphors naturally associate allows the expression, intensity, and self-understanding of spiritual experience to “grow” from one image to another. Thanks to the metaphorical operation, mystics are able to describe their journey and give spiritual direction, providing disciples and readers with concrete directions for reforming and renewing their lives. Furthermore, the connection that metaphor establishes between everyday routines and things divine allows for a two-way exchange of meanings: the objects or events met in daily life are “sanctified” as they become metaphors that convey spiritual understanding and allow an ever-growing number of people to “seek and find God in all things”.

Does Workplace Spirituality Foster Employee Ambidexterity? Evidence from IT Employees

Incorporating spirituality into the workplace positively affects employees’ physical, psychological, mental, and spiritual well-being, hence contributing to sustainability. With this background, the objective of this study is to broaden our understanding of workplace spirituality and its association with employee ambidexterity through the theoretical lens of social exchange theory. It also examines the underlying mediational mechanism of employee perception of managerial trustworthiness and the moderating role of psychological distance A total of 384 Information Technology (IT) professionals participated in the study. Data were analyzed using Smart-PLS. It was found that workplace spirituality has a positive association with employee ambidexterity. Further, employee perception of managerial trustworthiness partially mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee ambidexterity. Surprisingly, psychological distance did not moderate the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee perception of managerial trustworthiness. However, psychological distance moderated the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee ambidexterity. This study is an attempt to broaden the frontiers of workplace spirituality research, and it provides critical insights into how workplace spirituality fosters employee ambidexterity via employee perception of managerial trustworthiness. The findings also contribute to the scant research on the moderating role of psychological distance. Although studies have emphasized the need to explore the positive consequences of workplace spirituality, scant attention has been paid to its association with employee ambidexterity. To the best of our knowledge, no prior examination has been done on such a model, making our study unique and novel.

Spirituality is "sometimes just a hug": A conceptual analysis from the perspective of nursing students.

Definitions of spirituality abound; however, the importance of context and need for better understanding within health-care practice has been emphasized. In particular, the understanding of spirituality for nurses has been shown to have an impact both professionally and personally. This study used a conceptual analysis to explore the understanding of spirituality by German-speaking nurses in an educational context. A total of 91 nursing students (83.5% female, 16.5% male) took the spiritual care course between January 2022 and January 2023. The majority of participants (n=63, 69.6%) were in the 26- to 40-year age bracket, 50 (54.9%) identified themselves as Christian, 15 (16.5%) chose other, 12 (13.2%) atheist, 6 (6.6%) humanist or agnostic, and 2 (2.2%) Buddhist. A conceptual analysis of nursing students' written responses to the question "What is spirituality to me?" was conducted. Two overarching categories were identified. The first category was titled "What aspects or characters are linked to spirituality?" and included 5 subcategories: people, life, experience, a sense of security, and capacity. The second category was titled "How is spirituality experienced, practiced and lived?" and included 5 subcategories: sometimes just a hug, to align one's life with that purpose, to be content with myself, conscious attention to oneself, and demarcation from religion. These subcategories were interrelated to one another. These findings have implications for how spirituality is introduced in nursing education.

THE CONSTRUCTION OF INDIGENOUS IDENTITY BASED ON PESANTREN; ANALYSIS OF FAMILY LEADERSHIP FACTORS IN SHAPING SELF-IMAGE OF CHILDREN

The son of a kyai, who is expected to become the successor in the struggle of leadership and management of the pesantren, has been prepared with a caregiving pattern that is distinctly different from other families. The deeply rooted values of the pesantren tradition and the kyai's family are transmitted through the kyai's distinctive caregiving pattern. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to understand the formation of a unique self-image through the kyai's leadership. This study employs a qualitative approach and a case study methodology. Data analysis in this research uses the Miles and Huberman data analysis technique, which includes data reduction, data display, and verification. Based on the findings of this research, the formation of a pesantren-based self-image identity through the kyai's leadership is achieved through the exemplary role of the family, habituation, indoctrination, and spiritual understanding.

Art as a spiritual practice. The interplay between artistic creation and spiritual search in seven Colombian artists

ABSTRACT This paper explores the ways in which artistic creation and spiritual search interrelate in the life and work of seven Colombian artists who took part at the Laboratory of Art and Spirituality in Bogotá (2022–2023). Based on a hermeneutic analysis of different narrative and reflexive materials produced by the artists during a ten-month period of spiritual and artistic exploration, the first part delineates the artists’ understanding and practice of spirituality in a plural world. The Discussion section investigates the connections between their artistic and spiritual practices, emphasizing their understanding of art as a vehicle for accessing and communicating spiritual insights. Thus, this work aims at contributing both to the study of the shapes spirituality takes today and to the investigation of their relationship to the arts.