The Return Of Perennial Perspectives? Why Transpersonal Psychology Should Remain Open To Essentialism,
2017
Leeds Beckett University Leeds, UK
The Return Of Perennial Perspectives? Why Transpersonal Psychology Should Remain Open To Essentialism, Steve Taylor
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
In reply to Hartelius’s (2016) response to my paper “From Philosophy to Phenomenology: The Argument for a ‘Soft’ Perennialism” (Taylor, 2016a), I provide arguments in support of my model from contemporary scholars of mysticism, who advocate a move from a philosophically-based perennialism to a phenomenologically-based essentialism. This discussion illustrates that perennialist perspectives are far from outmoded. I discuss the metaphysical aspects of my model, suggesting that there is no reason why transpersonal psychology should not address metaphysical issues, as long as they are secondary to phenomenological issues, and as long as they are based on evidence rather than wholly speculative. …
Circular Reasoning Is Not The Uroboros: Rejecting Perennialism As A Psychological Theory,
2017
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA, USA
Circular Reasoning Is Not The Uroboros: Rejecting Perennialism As A Psychological Theory, Glenn Hartelius
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
Efforts to present valid evidence for perennialist models do not withstand critical scrutiny. One strategy common to most versions of perennialism points to perceived patterns in reports of spiritual experiences, whether from traditional, clinical, or phenomenological accounts as evidence for such an approach; the shortcoming is that these same patterns are the basis for perennialist premises. Offering one’s premises as evidence for their conclusions is circular reasoning, and does not constitute valid support for an idea. Pointing to similarities between reports of spiritual or other transformative experiences is what inspires perennialist models, but is not evidence for their validity. Careful …
Moving Beyond Materialism: Can Transpersonal Psychology Contribute To Cultural Transformation?,
2017
Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
Moving Beyond Materialism: Can Transpersonal Psychology Contribute To Cultural Transformation?, Steve Taylor
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
The issue of whether it is possible to separate science and metaphysics is discussed, with reference to William James and the writings of quantum physicists. The metaphysical framework of scientific materialism is analysed and some of its key assumptions are identified. It is suggested that these assumptions are becoming increasingly untenable, as is evident by the advocacy of post-materialist science by some contemporary scientists. The main appeal of transpersonal psychology to students and practitioners is arguably its lack of allegiance to a materialist metaphysics. Rather than allying itself to the metaphysical paradigm of naturalistic science or attempting to bracket out …
Ask The Pendulum: Personality Predictors Of Ideomotor Performance,
2017
McGill University
Ask The Pendulum: Personality Predictors Of Ideomotor Performance, Jay A. Olson, Ewalina Jeyanesan, Amir Raz
Psychology Faculty Articles and Research
For centuries, people have asked questions to hand-held pendulums and interpreted their movements as responses from the divine. These movements occur due to the ideomotor effect, wherein priming or thinking of a motion causes muscle movements that end up swinging the pendulum. By associating particular swinging movements with “yes” and “no” responses, we investigated whether pendulums can aid decision-making and which personality traits correlate with this performance. Participants (N=80) completed a visual detection task in which they searched for a target letter among rapidly presented characters. In the verbal condition, participants stated whether they saw the target in each trial. …
The Transformative Power Of Deliberate Creativity: Reflections Of A Priest Creativity Practitioner,
2017
SUNY Buffalo State University
The Transformative Power Of Deliberate Creativity: Reflections Of A Priest Creativity Practitioner, Felix-Kingsley Nnamdi Obialo
Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects
The idea of creativity continues to gain global currency as the tool for growth and development, especially in our contemporary world. There is an emerging universal paradigm shift that promotes creativity as something that could be structured and deliberate as against the erstwhile belief that it is restricted and by chance. Nevertheless, some individuals, groups, and climes are yet to fully embrace creativity in all its ramifications. Creativity practice is one of the means to foster and sustain creativity in persons and groups. Consequently, nurturing creativity continues to impact people and contexts. Through four case studies, this project presents a …
Dress And Sex: A Review Of Empirical Research Involving Human Participants And Published In Refereed Journals,
2017
Indiana University - Bloomington
Dress And Sex: A Review Of Empirical Research Involving Human Participants And Published In Refereed Journals, Sharron J. Lennon, Alyssa Dana Adomaitis, Jayoung Koo, Kim K. P. Johnson
Publications and Research
Our research purpose was to assess research addressing relationships between dress and sex. Our review was focused on a 25 years span (i.e., 1990–2015) and on empirical research utilizing human participants published in refereed journals. Three main areas of research emerged: (1) dress used as cue to sexual information, (2) dress and sexual violence, and (3) dress, sex, and objectification. Our analyses revealed parents do invest their young children with sex-typed dress however sometimes children demand to wear such dress. Some women intentionally use dress to communicate sexual information but inferences about women who wear sexy dress can be misinterpreted …
The Power Of Prayer,
2017
SIT Graduate Institute
The Power Of Prayer, Victoria Dawn Thompson
Capstone Collection
If words are arbitrary, how does prayer have power?” is the question of inquiry in this paper. An unobtrusive Content Analysis inquiry methodology was used to answer this question. The answer lies in the finding that words and thoughts are not the same thing, and our thoughts expand beyond the audible and visible. The implication for professional practice these findings present is that a deeper awareness of “Self” is needed to understand people’s miraculous way of resolving conflict via prayer.
Ignatian Pedagogy Certificate Final Project Assisnment,
2017
Loyola University Chicago
Ignatian Pedagogy Certificate Final Project Assisnment, Loretta Stalans
Ignatian Pedagogy Educational Resources
No abstract provided.
Sorry Guys, But Women Make Better Investors Than Men,
2017
Singapore Management University
Sorry Guys, But Women Make Better Investors Than Men, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
New research confirms a superior performance by female traders. Women have had a pretty bad reputation in global financial markets. As investors, the perception is that they joined the game too late, they saved too little and they invested too conservatively.
Beauty And Inequality,
2017
Singapore Management University
Beauty And Inequality, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
A beautiful body opens doors in almost any society, but what constitutes a beautiful face is a matter of opinion…and racial preference
The 21st Century Woman,
2017
Singapore Management University
The 21st Century Woman, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
As gender roles change, organisations and society need to adapt to maximise professional and personal fulfillment for both women and men
Review Of Altered States: Buddhism And Psychedelic Spirituality In America By Douglas Osto,
2017
Coastal Carolina University
Review Of Altered States: Buddhism And Psychedelic Spirituality In America By Douglas Osto, Ronald S. Green
Philosophy and Religious Studies
No abstract provided.
Just World Beliefs, Identity Development, And Social Justice Advocacy Of Counselor Trainees,
2017
Central Washington University
Just World Beliefs, Identity Development, And Social Justice Advocacy Of Counselor Trainees, Sara Rundlett
All Master's Theses
This was the first study exploring the relationship between the belief in a just world, identity development, and social justice advocacy (SJA). A mixed methods design was conducted using a nationwide sample of ninety-seven counselor-in-training participants. Hypotheses included positive correlation between identity development and SJA, negative correlation between belief in a just world and SJA, and negative correlation between belief in a just world and identity development. Results were not significant but provided implications for future research and counselor training programs.
Music, Healing, And Conflict: Balancing Science And Intuition,
2017
SIT Graduate Institute
Music, Healing, And Conflict: Balancing Science And Intuition, Marisa K. Massery
Capstone Collection
Music move us personally and with more meaning than any other medium in the world. In the past few decades, modern advances in neuroscience have proved via neuroimaging that musical processing involves almost every region of the brain, a task that no other stimulus can achieve. Science can show what is happening in our brain, but humans have intuitively known and utilized music for healing purposes since the beginning of humanity. This research examines the dynamics of continued scientific advancement in light of Non-Western ways of knowing. The study is an attempt to shorten the distance between music, healing and …
Adolescent Perceptions Of Dating Violence: A Qualitative Study,
2017
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Adolescent Perceptions Of Dating Violence: A Qualitative Study, Sarah Taylor, Carrie A. Calkins, Yan Ruth Xia, Rochelle L. Dalla
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
Scholars have identified dating violence as a public health issue among adolescents. Yet, minimal research has detailed adolescents’ perceptions of dating violence, specifically gender differences in perceptions. Research suggests that in order for dating violence prevention and intervention to be effective, services need to be delivered in a manner that is understood by adolescents. Therefore, this study used a qualitative phenomenology study to investigate adolescents’ perceptions of dating violence, including gender differences in adolescents’ perceptions. Thirty adolescents between the ages of 14 and 19 from a Midwest public high school participated in focus groups. Focus group participants were asked semistructured …
East-West Psychology Newsletter,
2016
California Institute of Integral Studies
East-West Psychology Newsletter, Ciis
East-West Psychology Newsletter
This is the Fall 2016 edition of EWP News
Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?,
2016
Singapore Management University
Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
What happens when you land a job that puts you years ahead of your peers but suspect you may have made a career mistake?
Table Of Contents / Masthead,
2016
California Institute of Integral Studies
Transpersonal Is A Whole Person Psychology (Editor's Introduction),
2016
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
Transpersonal Is A Whole Person Psychology (Editor's Introduction), Glenn Hartelius
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
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Dreaming In Two Worlds And Two Languages: Bilingual Dreams And Acculturation Challenges,
2016
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA
Dreaming In Two Worlds And Two Languages: Bilingual Dreams And Acculturation Challenges, Winifred K. Lum, Jenny Wade
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies
This study investigated the significance of first and second languages in the bilingual dreams of immigrant participants. A purposive sample of nine women and six men aged 20 to 71 whose first languages were Spanish, Thai, Italian, Tagalog, and French, and later acquired English, participated in semi-structured, open-ended interviews recalling a dream featuring both languages. Transcripts were thematically analyzed individually and across cases. The most important theme was the ambicultural self in the dream, referring to a culturally flexible dream figure able to speak the dreamer’s first and second languages to bridge between the protagonist’s two cultures to accomplish the …
