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Unidentified Allies: Intersections Of Feminist And Transpersonal Thought And Potential Contributions To Social Change, Christine Brooks
Unidentified Allies: Intersections Of Feminist And Transpersonal Thought And Potential Contributions To Social Change, Christine Brooks
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Contemporary Western feminism and transpersonalism are kaleidoscopic, consisting of
interlocking influences, yet the fields have developed in parallel rather than in tandem.
Both schools of praxis developed during the climate of activism and social experimentation
of the 1960s in the United States, and both share a non-pathological view of the human
experience. This discussion suggests loci of synthesized theoretical constructs between the
two disciplines as well as distinct concepts and practices in both disciplines that may serve
the other. Ways in which a feminist-transpersonal perspective may catalyze social change on
personal, regional, and global levels are proposed.
Mothering Fundamentalism: The Transformation Of Modern Women Into Fundamentalists, Sophia Korb
Mothering Fundamentalism: The Transformation Of Modern Women Into Fundamentalists, Sophia Korb
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Despite upbringings influenced by modern feminism, many women choose to identify
with new communities in the modern religious revivalist movement in the United States
who claim to represent and embrace the patriarchal values against which their mothers
and grandmothers fought. Because women’s mothering is determinative to the family, it is
therefore central to transforming larger social structures. This literature review is taken from
a study which employed a qualitative design incorporating thematic analysis of interviews
to explore how women’s attitudes about being a mother and mothering change when they
change religious communities from liberal paradigms to fundamentalist, enclavist belief
systems. …
The Role Of Religiosity In Stress, Job Attitudes, And Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Eugene J. Kutcher, Jennifer Bragger, Ofelia Rodriguez, Jamie L. Masco
The Role Of Religiosity In Stress, Job Attitudes, And Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Eugene J. Kutcher, Jennifer Bragger, Ofelia Rodriguez, Jamie L. Masco
Department of Psychology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
Religion and faith are often central aspects of an individual's self-concept, and yet they are typically avoided in the workplace. The current study seeks to replicate the findings about the role of religious beliefs and practices in shaping an employee's reactions to stress/burnout and job attitudes. Second, we extend the literature on faith in the workplace by investigating possible relationships between religious beliefs and practices and citizenship behaviors at work. Third, we attempted to study how one's perceived freedom to express his/her religious identity at work was related to workplace attitudes and behaviors. Mixed results suggest that religiosity can be …
Short-Term Study Abroad And Religious Commitment: A Look At What Impacts Global And Multicultural Awareness , Melissa J. Stromberger
Short-Term Study Abroad And Religious Commitment: A Look At What Impacts Global And Multicultural Awareness , Melissa J. Stromberger
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
No abstract provided.
Integration Of Spirituality And Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy For The Treatment Of Depression , Jennifer J. Good
Integration Of Spirituality And Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy For The Treatment Of Depression , Jennifer J. Good
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental health problem that is treated by many mental health practitioners. Cognitive-behavioral therapies have proven to be effective in helping restructure the cognitions of the client, which in turn reduces depressive symptom. Research has shown that individuals with MDD who value spirituality tend to view the world in a different way than those individuals that do not hold spirituality as an important value in their life. Spiritual individuals have religious schemas, and therefore, it would be important to incorporate spirituality into the treatment setting. This pilot study utilized a manualized treatment approach that …
Houses Of Worship As Restorative Environments, Thomas R. Herzog, Pierre Ouellette, Jennifer R. Rolens, Angela M. Koenigs
Houses Of Worship As Restorative Environments, Thomas R. Herzog, Pierre Ouellette, Jennifer R. Rolens, Angela M. Koenigs
Peer Reviewed Articles
This study of the restorative benefits of visiting a house of worship was based on questionnaire responses by 781 participants. Factor analysis of motivations for visiting yielded five factors, three of which matched those from a previous study (spirituality, beauty, and being away) and two new ones (contemplation and obligation). Factor analysis of activities at a house of worship yielded four factors along a gradient corresponding roughly to degree of organized religious practice: rituals, traditional activities, asking, and nonreligious activities. Spirituality and asking (for help or forgiveness) were the strongest predictors of positive outcomes, whereas nonreligious activities predicted negative outcomes. …
The Gift Of Life: Death As Teacher In The Aghori Sect, Rochelle Suri, Daniel B. Pitchford
The Gift Of Life: Death As Teacher In The Aghori Sect, Rochelle Suri, Daniel B. Pitchford
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
This article utilizes the example of the Aghori, with their radical and unique perspective on death,
as a challenge to the Western world to live an authentic, present life by maintaining awareness of
mortality. Specifically, three main themes are explored: first, a theoretical engagement of the concept
of death based on the (Western) philosophy of existentialism, second, a review of the historical
origins and philosophy of the Aghori sect, and third, a depiction of the Aghoris as a living example
of vigorously accepting death as an inevitability of life. On this basis a brief comparison of Western
and Eastern attitudes …
Development, Refinement, And Psychometric Properties Of The Attitudes Toward God Scale (Atgs-9), Benjamin T. Wood, Everett L. Worthington, Julie Julia Exline, Ann Marie Yali, Jamie D. Aten, Mark R. Mcminn
Development, Refinement, And Psychometric Properties Of The Attitudes Toward God Scale (Atgs-9), Benjamin T. Wood, Everett L. Worthington, Julie Julia Exline, Ann Marie Yali, Jamie D. Aten, Mark R. Mcminn
Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program
Perceived relationships with God can be a source of comfort or struggle. To advance the study of spiritual comfort and struggle, we develop the nine-item Attitudes toward God Scale (ATGS-9), and we describe six studies (2,992 total participants) reporting its development and psychometrics. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified two factors: (1) Positive Attitudes toward God and (2) Disappointment and Anger with God. Subscale scores showed good estimated internal consistency, 2-week temporal stability, and evidence for construct and discriminant validity. Positive Attitudes toward God correlated with measures of religiosity and conscientiousness. Disappointment and Anger with God correlated with negative religious …
Jacob Wrestles The Angel: A Study In Psychoanalytic Midrash, Michael Abramsky
Jacob Wrestles The Angel: A Study In Psychoanalytic Midrash, Michael Abramsky
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
This essay is a study in psychoanalytic Midrash: a literary and psychological meditation on the
Biblical story of Jacob. The Hebrew verbal root from which the term Midrash derives means to
investigate or explore. It is a genre of Biblical scholarship used to interpret the Bible in symbolic
and inspirational terms. This essay examines Jacob as he moves from a character dominated by
self-defeating neurosis through his transformation into a spiritual being and exemplar of principled
leadership. Insights from Freudian and Jungian psychologies, mythology, and literary traditions are
used to describe and explain Jacob’s character metamorphosis.
Spirituality As A Mediator In The Relationship Between Self-Care Practices And Perceived Stress Levels Among Lutheran Clergy, David W. Brant
Spirituality As A Mediator In The Relationship Between Self-Care Practices And Perceived Stress Levels Among Lutheran Clergy, David W. Brant
PCOM Psychology Dissertations
There is currently a shortage of ordained ministers to fill the current vacancies in Lutheran churches due, in part, to the multiplicity of pastoral roles, the stressors clergy encounter in their vocation, and poor self-care. This exploratory research found a statistically significant, small, negative relationship when examining the relationship between clergy self-care practices and perceived levels of stress. The research did not support a relationship between clergy self-care practices and perceived levels of stress when mediated by clergy spiritual maturity. Other predictor variables such as first vocation, gender, spousal financial contributions and stress also did not yield statistically significant results …
Promoting Resiliency: Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth In Trauma Clinicians, Christopher Howard
Promoting Resiliency: Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth In Trauma Clinicians, Christopher Howard
Antioch University Full-Text Dissertations & Theses
Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth (VPG) and Vicarious Traumatization (VT) are two potential outcomes of clinical work with trauma survivors. The aim of this study was to test a predictive model of these constructs, allowing a fuller understanding of preventive strategies clinicians might employ to inoculate themselves against the potential hazards of service provision and provide the highest quality of clinical care. VPG and VT were investigated in 63 self-identified trauma therapists. The results showed that VPG is facilitated by engagement in successful services subsequent to a traumatic event. Self-Care emerged as a poignant buffer against various indices of vicarious traumatization. Other …