Spiritual Well-being Research Articles

Impact of spiritual interventions in individuals with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PurposeThis meta-analysis aimed to determine how spiritual interventions affect cancer patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual outcomes and quality of life. MethodsBetween 2012 and May 2024, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched considering the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist. Twenty-six randomized controlled trials were included, and 16 were synthesized in the meta-analysis. Bias risk was evaluated using the Cochrane risk-of-bias methodology for randomized studies. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations tool was employed for evidence certainty. Heterogeneity was expressed through I2 and Q statistics. Hedge's g was calculated for effect sizes. Egger's and Kendall's Tau were used for publication bias. ResultsSpiritual interventions yielded beneficial effects on fatigue (Hedges's g = 0.900, p < 0.001) and pain (Hedges's g = 0.670, p < 0.001) but not for overall symptom burden (Hedges's g = 0.208, p = 0.176). Significant effects were found for anxiety (Hedges's g = 0.301, p < 0.001), depression (Hedges's g = 0.175, p = 0.016), and psychological distress (Hedges's g = 0.178, p = 0.024), except for hopelessness (Hedges's g = 0.144, p = 0.091). Spiritual interventions enhanced faith (Hedges's g = 0.232, p = 0.035), the meaning of life (Hedges's g = 0.259, p = 0.002), spiritual well-being (Hedges's g = 0.268, p < 0.001), and quality of life (Hedges's g = 245, p < 0.001). Moderator analysis pointed out that cancer stage, total duration, delivery format, providers' qualification, content, and conceptual base of spiritual interventions significantly affect physical, emotional, and spiritual outcomes and quality of life. ConclusionThis meta-analysis highlighted the benefits of spiritual interventions with varying effect sizes on patients’ outcomes, as well as quality of life in cancer, and shed on how to incorporate these approaches into clinical practice.

The relationship between spiritual well-being and surgical fear in elderly patients with gonarthrosis.

Gonarthrosis is a chronic degenerative joint disease characterised by prolonged pain, affecting ~10% of men and 18% of women aged 60 and older worldwide. Surgical interventions are commonly employed in patients with gonarthrosis to minimise disability, alleviate pain, and improve overall quality of life. However, surgical treatment remains a feared experience. This study was conducted to identify the levels of spiritual well-being and surgical anxiety in elderly patients diagnosed with gonarthrosis who are scheduled for surgical intervention. The aim was to examine the relationship between these factors and identify influencing elements. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted between September 2022 and June 2023 in the orthopaedics and traumatology service of a state hospital, involving 105 patients aged 65 and above with gonarthrosis and admitted for treatment. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Surgical Fear Questionnaire, and Three-Factor Spiritual Well-being Scale. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistical tests, Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman correlation analysis. The short-term surgical fear of patients was 11.69 ± 7.55, the long-term surgical fear was 10.70 ± 9.53, and the total surgical fear was 22.40 ± 14.69 points, indicating a low level. Single and inexperienced elderly patients had higher levels of surgical fear (P < 0.05). The spiritual well-being levels of elderly patients (transcendence, 59.65 ± 12.20; harmony with nature, 29.10 ± 4.65; anomy, 26.34 ± 5.28; total score, 115.10 ± 17.83) were high. The spiritual well-being levels of elderly individuals whose income matched their expenses were higher (P < 0.05). There was a statistically significant negative relationship between the level of anomy in elderly patients with gonarthrosis and surgical fear (P < 0.05). In elderly patients with planned surgical interventions for gonarthrosis. It was determined that the levels of surgical fear were low, and the levels of spiritual well-being were high. The study identified that the level of anomy had an impact on surgical fear. It is recommended that healthcare professionals be aware of the influence of spiritual well-being on surgical fear and provide spiritual support to elderly patients.

The benefits of an offline to online cognitive behavioral stress management regarding anxiety, depression, spiritual well-being, and quality of life in postoperative intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients.

Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) has been introduced for the postoperative cancer management, but its application in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is rare. This current study constructed an offline to online CBSM (OO-CBSM) program and applying multiple assessing scales, aiming at exploring the benefits of OO-CBSM regarding anxiety, depression, spiritual well-being, and quality of life (QoL) in postoperative ICC patients. The study randomly assigned 68 postoperative ICC patients into OO-CBSM (N=34) and normal care (NC) (N=34) groups to undergo 10-week interventions. Hospital anxiety-and-depression scale (HADS), Zung's self-reporting anxiety scale (SAS), and depression scale (SDS), functional-assessment of chronic-illness therapy-spiritual well-being scale (FACIT-Sp), European quality-of-life-5 dimensions (EQ-5D), and quality-of-life questionnaire-core30 (QLQ-C30) were assessed within 6 months (M). HADS-anxiety scores at M3 (P=0.049) and M6 (P=0.009), SAS score at M6 (P=0.028), HADS-depression score at M3 (P=0.043), and SDS scores at M3 (P=0.044) and M6 (P=0.028), were lower in the OO-CBSM group versus the NC group. Meanwhile, FACIT-Sp scores at M1 (P=0.042) and M6 (P=0.003) were higher in the OO-CBSM group over the NC group. Besides, EQ-5D scores at M3 (P=0.067) and M6 (P=0.087) disclosed trends to be lower in the OO-CBSM group versus the NC group, but not statistically significant. QLQ-C30-global-health scores at M3 (P=0.049) and M6 (P=0.033), and QLQ-C30-function score at M6 (P=0.046), were higher in OO-CBSM group over NC group; but QLQ-C30-symptom score was not significantly different at any timepoints between them. OO-CBSM attenuates anxiety and depression, and advances spiritual well-being and QoL in postoperative ICC patients, indicating its potency for the ICC postoperative management.

Holistic Physical Assessment: A New Framework for Nursing Practice Honoring the Whole Person.

Scholars have argued that standard physical assessment is based on a medical framework instead of nursing theories and philosophy. We argue that standard physical assessment is task-oriented, lacking emphasis on the whole-person and neglecting a least-to-most invasive assessment process. While holistic health assessment is person-centered and multidimensional; addressing aspects such as physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, there is not a comprehensive explanation on how to holistically perform the physical examination portion of a holistic health assessment. Proposed is a new framework for holistic physical assessment in the hospital environment, honoring the whole-person, their background, and lived experiences. The framework builds on the holistic nursing philosophy, integrative nursing principles, and trauma-informed approach, and systematically arranges physical assessment from least invasive to most. The seven sequential assessment steps incorporate self-care and awareness into the preparation and closure of the assessment-(1) the self, (2) the space, (3) least invasive, (4) moderate invasive, (5) most invasive, (6) the space, and (7) the self. This framework can have significant implications for nursing practice and education settings, providing valuable guidance for a holistic physical assessment that emphasizes whole-person care.

Exploring Islamic Spiritual Well-Being: Conceptualization and Validation of a Measurement Scale

Islamic Spiritual Well-Being (ISWB) constitutes a novel theoretical framework amalgamating management perspectives with Quranic and Sunnah principles, yet its exploration remains limited. This research endeavors to fill this gap by synthesizing insights from management perspectives and Islamic literature to develop a precise conceptualization and validation of a measurement ISWB. Through practitioner and expert interviews, ISWB is delineated as a state marked by positive emotions emanating from adherence to Islamic principles, fostering Allah's satisfaction, assistance, and forgiveness, particularly in organizational contexts. Employing a rigorous methodological approach that integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including conceptual and indicator development, content validity, and statistical analyses, the study seeks to portray the construct of ISWB within organizational settings comprehensively. By furnishing a validated measurement scale, this study contributes a robust framework for assessing and comprehending religious behaviors and experiences in Islamic contexts, thereby enhancing understanding of the intricate interplay between spirituality, ethics, and individual behavior, with implications for Islamic-based organizations and future research endeavors.

Measurement of Spiritual Wellbeing in an Australian Hospital Population Using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy: Spiritual Wellbeing Scale (FACIT-Sp-12)

Spiritual wellbeing is known to be a predictor of increased patient coping in hospital settings. Therefore, access to a valid and reliable measure of spiritual wellbeing amongst general hospital patients is highly recommended. The aim of this study was to investigate the dimensionality, reliability, and validity of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Spiritual Wellbeing scale (FACIT-Sp-12) in a heterogeneous cohort of hospital patients. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 897 adult patients across six hospitals in Sydney, Australia. Confirmatory factor analysis for the three-factor FACIT-12-Sp indicated a poor fit, but after removal of Item 12, the three-factor FACIT-11-Sp presented a good fit to the data. Reliability testing indicated acceptable to good internal consistency. Validity was supported by statistically significant differences between patients who considered themselves ‘both spiritual and religious’ and ‘not religious or spiritual’. While some caution should be taken when using the FACIT-Sp due to several limitations, nevertheless, in a general hospital population in Australia, the three-factor FACIT-11-Sp indicated good dimensionality, reliability, and validity.

Humanistic Buddhism: Amṛtyupasthāna, Ānāpānasmṛti and Holistic Health Management

Humanistic Buddhism provides a profound and unique perspective on exploring the path of holistic health. Smṛtyupasthāna (Four Mindfulnesses) is a basic meditation method in Buddhism, which involves continuous awareness and observation of four different aspects: (1) Kāyānupassanā (Body Mindfulness), (2) Vedanānupassanā (Mindfulness of Feelings), (3) Cittānupassanā (Mindfulness of Mind) and (4) Dhammānupassanā (Mindfulness of Dharma). Mindfulness is an effective way to manage worries, allowing us to be free from worries, stay away from upside-down dreams, and achieve a state of freedom. This article proposes a model of humanistic Buddhism and holistic health: (1) Kāyānupassanā and Physical Well-being, (2) Vedanānupassanā and Spiritual Well-being, (3) Cittānupassanā and Mental Well-being, and (4) Dhammānupassanā and Social Well-being. The Four Mindfulness Practices of Humanistic Buddhism provide us with valuable tools and ways to improve the holistic health and cope with the challenges and difficulties in life. Through spiritual practice and practice, we can achieve holistic health at the individual, physical, spiritual and social levels.

Care Priorities for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputations: A Patient Delphi Study

Objective To gather preliminary evidence on short- and long-term care priorities for people with lower extremity amputations. Design A three-round modified Delphi study using semi-structured interviews. Participants A convenience sample of 20 adult participants who had undergone lower extremity amputations at a tertiary public hospital. Main Measure Consensus on each care priority was defined a priori as an agreement of more than 50%. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to understand the rationales for endorsing the care priorities. Results Consensus was reached on 24 short-term care priorities and 12 long-term care priorities in the biomedical, practical and psychological and spiritual domains. The rationales for endorsing each of the care priorities generated three themes: preparedness; mental health, psychological and spiritual well-being; and participating in life, with respect and dignity. Conclusions Our results highlight the substantial need to improve patient access to education and planning support prior to undergoing limb amputation, and optimising post-amputation rehabilitation programmes, enabling people with amputations to participate in meaningful life roles that provide them with purpose, dignity, and self-respect. The knowledge of care priorities revealed in this study may promote effective patient-centred care and improve clinical outcomes.

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Do Spiritual Well-Being and Pain Intensity Predict Physical or Mental Components of Health-Related Quality-of-Life Scale in Patients With Multiple Myeloma?

BackgroundMultiple myeloma is a complex disease and supportive care is important for improving quality of life. Management of disease treatment symptoms, bone disease, renal dysfunction, infection, anemia, pain, and coagulation disorder are specific issues. Spirituality, or spiritual well-being, is one of the most fundamental and essential concepts for coping with the difficulties and stress caused by cancer. AimsThis study explores whether spiritual well-being, pain, and other demographic factors predict the physical and mental components of quality of life in MM subjects. MethodsThis cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 92 multiple myeloma patients registered with the Cancer Warriors Association in Turkey. The data were collected using the Personal Information Form, The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being Scale-12, the Numeric Rating Scale for Pain, and the Short Form-12 Health-Related Quality of Life Scale. ResultsThe mean age of the patients was 54.4 ± 10.7 years. It was found that the mean total pain score in the previous week was 3.9 ± 2.6, while the mean total The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being Scale-12 score was 28.1 ± 9.8. Their mean Short Form-12 total physical component score was 39.1 ± 25.4; whereas the Short Form-12 total mental component score was 45.5 ± 24.8. According to this model, 56.7% of the physical component score was explained by vertebroplasty, The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being Scale-12 total score and subscale of peace and the pain intensity experienced in the previous week. According to multiple linear regression analysis, bone-sparing therapy and FACIT-Sp-12-Total and subscale peace significantly predicted the Mental component score (p < .05). ConclusionsCancer pain remains undertreated, and patients with myeloma are no exception. Pain and spiritual well-being scores were significant predictors of physical and mental component scores of quality of life in this group of patients. According to this result, pain-reducing practices should be implemented to improve the quality of life in MM patients and the spiritual needs of the patients should be met.

The Effect of Spiritual Well-being on the Self-efficacy Level of Individuals with an Intestinal Stoma.

To investigate the spiritual well-being and self-efficacy levels in patients with intestinal stomas. For this descriptive study, researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with 51 participants. Data were analyzed using a descriptive characteristics questionnaire, the Stoma Self-efficacy Scale (SSES), and the Three-Factor Spiritual Well-being Scale (TF-SWBS). Participants had a mean SSES score of 56.98 ± 21.24. Education level and stoma type affected the SSES scores. Income level affected TF-SWBS scores. There was no correlation between SSES and TF-SWBS total scores. There was a positive correlation between TF-SWBS scores and stoma duration and age. Nurses should provide trainings to develop self-efficacy among and enhance psychosocial and spiritual support for patients with a stoma.

Care burden and the predictive role of spiritual well-being and religious coping: A cross sectional study among Iranian family caregivers of patients with stroke.

The burden of care after a stroke is gaining recognition as a significant healthcare issue. Factors like religion and spirituality, encompassing religious coping and spiritual health, prove to be influential in anticipating the challenges faced by caregivers. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between care burden, spiritual health, and religious coping among caregivers of stroke patients. This cross-sectional research was conducted with the participation of 129 caregivers of stroke patients. The data was collected using the Ellison and Paloutzian spiritual well-being instruments, Pargament Religious Coping (RCOPE) brief version, and the Zarit burden interview (ZBI). Through a census, participants were recruited for the investigation. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (multivariate linear regression analysis). The study results indicate a strong and statistically significant relationship between the burden of caring and spiritual health (p < 0.001, β = 0.33). Furthermore, specific variables were identified as indicators of an increased burden of care, including positive religious coping (p = 0.04, β = 0.63), the familial relationship between the caregiver and patient, specifically as a child (p = 0.001, β = 29.26), and a sister (p < 0.001, β = 35.93). It is advisable to consider adopting and implementing appropriate support measures for coping strategies rooted in religion and spirituality. So, it is recommended to enhance the provision of comprehensive support, including psychological and religious interventions. This can be achieved through the collaborative efforts of support groups comprising psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and religious experts.

A Closer Look into the Correlates of Spiritual Well-Being in Women with Breast Cancer: The Mediating Role of Social Support

A Closer Look into the Correlates of Spiritual Well-Being in Women with Breast Cancer: The Mediating Role of Social Support

A Study on the Revision, Reliability and Validity Evaluation of Taiwan Spiritual Well-Being Scale for Psychologist

&lt;p&gt;本研究旨在探討臺灣心理師靈性幸福感有哪些指標可評估，以及臺灣心理師的靈性幸福感現況，此現況包括與情緒及態度的相關，研究者編製「臺灣心理師靈性幸福感量表」更加符合國情及貼近臺灣本土文化。研究方法首先進行質性分析以編製量表題目並進行專家效度檢核，針對心理從業人員進行預試及正式施測，共計回收有效問卷202份，參照驗證性因素分析，分為四向度所組成的二階因素結構，因素負荷量具相當理想與良好分佈，而且此四個向度間的關聯性極佳。作者使用「臺灣憂鬱量表」及「生命態度剖面圖」做為外在效標，研究結果發現臺灣心理師靈性幸福感與生命態度之間具有顯著正相關，說明靈性幸福感凌駕於自我實現之上，為個體追求超越自我的表現，且本自編量表與生命態度剖面圖皆與追求生命意義、探討個體面對人生困境時的體悟有關，所以呈現出非常高的相關表現，反之，與臺灣憂鬱情緒量表之間具有顯著負相關，顯示本量表具備良好的外在效標關聯效度。&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This study explores indicators for evaluating the spiritual well-being of Taiwanese psychologists and their current status, including emotions and attitudes. The researchers created the &amp;ldquo;Taiwan Psychologists&amp;rsquo; Spiritual Well-being Scale&amp;rdquo; to align with the country&amp;rsquo;s context and culture. They used qualitative analysis and expert validation for question formulation. Pre-testing and formal testing with 202 valid questionnaires revealed a four-dimensional structure through confirmatory factor analysis, with ideal factor loadings and strong correlations. External criteria, the &amp;ldquo;Taiwan Depression Scale&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;Life Attitude Profile,&amp;rdquo; showed a significant positive link between psychologists&amp;rsquo; spiritual well-being and life attitudes, indicating it goes beyond self-realization, signifying a pursuit of self-transcendence. The scale and the Life Attitude Profile were highly related to seeking life meaning and personal insights during life challenges , demons t rating s t rongcriterion-related validity by having a significant negative correlation with the Taiwan Depression Scale.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Peer support and the mental health of Indonesian migrant workers: The mediating role of spiritual well-being and coping strategies

Peer support has been highlighted as an important factor in the mental health of Indonesian migrant workers abroad. Although many studies have investigated spiritual well-being and coping strategies, few have investigated the role of these as mediating variables. This study aims to determine the direct and indirect influences of peer support on mental health through the spiritual well-being and coping strategies of Indonesian migrant workers living abroad. The research participants were 183 Indonesian migrant workers based overseas. The sampling technique employed was convenience sampling. The data collection technique used was a scale questionnaire, including the peer support scale, coping strategy scale, spiritual well-being scale and mental health scale. The technique for analyzing the data was structural equation modeling. The results show that peer support (β = .247, p .01), spiritual well-being (β = .176, p .01), and coping strategies (β = .514, p .01) had a direct effect on mental health. At the same time, there was an indirect effect of peer support (β = .159, p .01), which was mediated by spiritual well-being and coping strategies. The research has theoretical implications regarding the importance of the encouragement of friends for the mental health of Indonesian migrant workers, especially when reinforced with spiritual well-being and coping strategies.

Exploring the Relationship between Spiritual Well-being and Psychological Well-being among Novice Clergy and Senior Priests in Myanmar: A Basis of Development and Implementation of a Psycho-Spiritual Intervention Program

The study explored the in-depth experiences of spiritual well-being and its role on psychological well-being among clergy towards development and implementation of a Psycho-Spiritual Intervention Program. In particular, the study looked into the lived-experiences of spiritual well-being through the quality of relationship that one has within each component of spiritual well-being and its role on psychological well-being among novice clergy and senior priests because novice clergy and senior priests are the most important stages in priestly life. There is a big difference between these two groups in terms of number of years in priestly life, year of ordination, age and occupation. In order to achieve breadth and depth in the understanding of this phenomenon, the researcher employed the explanatory sequential mixed-method design. A total of 271 clergy (135 novice clergy and 136 senior priests) completed questionnaires about spiritual well-being and psychological well-being, 10 novice clergy and 10 senior priests were then selected for in-depth interviews. The results of regression analyses showed that overall spiritual well-being is a significant predictor of psychological well-being among the clergy. Personal component of spiritual well-being alone and environmental component of spiritual well-being alone were significant predictors of psychological well-being among novice clergy and senior priests respectively. The interviews substantiated these results. It further revealed that transcendental and communal component of spiritual well-being still appear in the picture of the relationship between spiritual well-being and psychological well-being among the clergy. These components, however, were manifested in different ways among the novice clergy and the senior priests. The findings specifically showed that the experience of spiritual well-being within the personal component benefits personal growth, environmental control, self-acceptance, purpose in life and emotional stability among the novice clergy. The experience of spiritual well-being in environmental component, on the other hand, benefits peace of mind, self-acceptance and others-acceptance, increased ability of problem-solving skills, increased happiness and a better physical health among senior priests. The implications of the study for clergy, for counseling practice and for future research have discussed.

The relationship between spiritual health and quality of life among COVID-19 patients with long-term complications in the post-coronavirus era.

COVID-19 has varied manifestations and can cause complications that affect quality of life. Spiritual health may be a source of adaptation for these patients. This study investigated the relationship between spiritual health and quality of life among COVID-19 patients with long-term complications in the post-coronavirus era. This study enrolled 475 COVID-19 patients through convenience sampling from medical facilities located in the Central Province of Iran. Data collection occurred between November 2022 and July 2023. A demographic checklist was utilized to ascertain the presence of potential COVID-19 complications. Patients exhibiting at least one long-term complication of COVID-19 were classified into the group with complications, while those without such complications were categorized into the group without complications. Subsequently, spiritual health and quality of life were assessed utilizing Paloutzian and Ellison's Spiritual Well-Being Scale and the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), respectively. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS-20. The mean scores of spiritual well-being and quality of life for participants without COVID-19 complications were 70.87 ± 22.44 and 61.30 ± 18.33, respectively. In contrast, the mean spiritual health scores and quality of life for participants with COVID-19 complications were 41.20 ± 12.49 and 33.66 ± 1.46, respectively. Moreover, spiritual well-being was positively associated with quality of life among COVID-19 patients (p < 0.05). This study indicates that COVID-19 complications can impair patients' spiritual health and quality of life, leaving them vulnerable and distressed. However, patients with higher spiritual health can cope better and enjoy a higher quality of life, despite challenges. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of patients with COVID-19 complications and providing them with adequate support and care.

The Pursuit of Subjective Well-Being Through Financial Well-Being, Relationship Quality, and Spiritual Well-Being: A Configuration Approach with Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA)

The Pursuit of Subjective Well-Being Through Financial Well-Being, Relationship Quality, and Spiritual Well-Being: A Configuration Approach with Fuzzy-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA)

Welfare in Islamic Economics Perspective: Literature Review

The main issue in the economy is growth. Economic growth is always an indicator of prosperity and a solution to every economic crisis. This growth is driven by increased resources, especially human resources and technology. The aim of this research is to explain in depth the study of welfare from an Islamic economic perspective. The type of research used is qualitative research with a literature review approach. The object of this research is, of course, texts and references or library literature related to welfare from an Islamic economic perspective. Data collection techniques used library and documentation methods. Data analysis techniques are used: data collection, data reduction, data display, and an overview of conclusions or verification. This literature review concludes that Sharia’s economic prosperity aims to achieve overall human welfare, namely Material, spiritual, and moral welfare. The Sharia economic concept of welfare is based not only on the manifestation of economic values, such as ethical, spiritual, social??, and Islamic political values. From this understanding, it can be understood that social welfare issues are in line with the mission of Islam itself. This mission is also the apostolic mission of the Prophet Muhammad. The contribution of this research provides an understanding and application of the concept of welfare in Islamic economics, emphasizing the importance of balancing material, spiritual, and moral well-being in achieving sustainable and inclusive development goals.

Mystics as a new trend in the Belarusian tourism industry: Tourists’ motivation and experience

Mystical tourism has gained prominence in the Belarusian tourism industry, attracting a growing number of tourists seeking unique and transformative experiences. This research article explores the emergence of mystics as a new trend in Belarusian tourism and investigates the motivations and experiences of tourists engaging with mystical activities and destinations. Using a mixed-methods approach, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys, data was collected from a diverse sample of tourists visiting mystical sites in Belarus. The study reveals that tourists are driven by various motivations, such as spiritual curiosity, personal growth, cultural exploration, and the quest for authentic experiences. Furthermore, the research uncovers the transformative nature of engaging with mystics, as tourists reported heightened spiritual well-being, increased self-awareness, and a deeper connection to the local culture and history. These findings emphasize the need for the development mystical tourism offerings.