Exploring the experiences of adults on a spiritual path in the western world

Horan, M. (2009) Exploring the experiences of adults on a spiritual path in the western world. Paper presented to: British Psychological Society (BPS) Transpersonal Psychology Section Conference 2009, Scarborough, 18-21 September 2009. (Unpublished)

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Abstract:	The world of spirituality and religion is changing, with increasing numbers leaving religious traditions and adopting a more individual path. This study explored the experience of adults on a spiritual path in the Western World, particularly in the context of the integral transformative practices that recommend a balanced spirituality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine adult participants, ranging in age from 29 to 63, who were, by their own definition, following a spiritual path. Following thematic analysis conducted from a realist perspective, two major areas were identified. Firstly, the process described could be said to concur with the integral practice theories. Secondly, the findings suggest that, rather than being a pre-conventional spirituality which is later outgrown, the spirituality of childhood may have a validity that continues into adulthood. These findings highlight a gap in the research into childhood spirituality and spiritual intelligence
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Childhood spirituality, spirituality, spiritual intelligence
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion > BL624 Religious life. Religious experience B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF204.7 Transpersonal psychology
Creators:	Horan, Majella
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Date:	19 September 2009
Date Type:	Presentation
Event Title:	British Psychological Society (BPS) Transpersonal Psychology Section Conference 2009
Event Dates:	18-21 September 2009
Event Location:	Scarborough
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Unpublished
Refereed:	No
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2106

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