Differentiating between psychological, spiritual, and religious dimensions of wellbeing among Orthodox Christians
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of lay perceptions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19504285 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alison B Sailer (0000-0002-9120-1080, Brunel University of London, corresponding author), Elly Phillips (0000-0002-3803-8050, Brunel University of London) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 676-688 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2023.2244889 |
| OpenAlex | W4388960573 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
This study explored lay perceptions of wellbeing dimensions. Six young adult Orthodox Christians participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences of spiritual and psychological wellbeing. Data was analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis and produced three themes: articulating wellbeing experiences, relating the two domains, and journeys in wellbeing. This study highlights the role of culture in wellbeing, provides differentiation between lay and academic formulations, and contextualises spiritual wellbeing for an understudied religious group. Future research should refine cultural homogeneity in the sample and explore how specific theological concepts may underpin wellbeing experiences
Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Perception · Psychology of religion · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Spiritual growth · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Philosophy · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Religious studies · Social Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |