A phenomenology of spiritual bypass: Causes, consequences, and implications
Spirituality is a fundamental dimension of wellness. However, scholars have noted that not all spiritual processes are healthy. One of those processes is spiritual bypass, defined as a defensive psychological posture cultivated by a tendency to privilege spiritual beliefs or experiences over and aga...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2018]
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Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2018, Volume: 20, Issue: 4, Pages: 333-354 |
RelBib Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion CB Christian life; spirituality ZD Psychology |
Further subjects: | B
Phenomenology
B Spirituality B Spiritual Bypass B Conventional content analysis |
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Volltext (Verlag) |
Summary: | Spirituality is a fundamental dimension of wellness. However, scholars have noted that not all spiritual processes are healthy. One of those processes is spiritual bypass, defined as a defensive psychological posture cultivated by a tendency to privilege spiritual beliefs or experiences over and against psychological needs creating a means of avoiding or bypassing difficult emotions or experiences. This study's purpose was to explore the phenomenology of spiritual bypass through eight, semi-structured interviews. The results of the phenomenology yielded 48 codes clustered into 10 categories, two broader themes and one stand-alone category. Clinical implications and directions for future research are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 1934-9645 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2017.1417756 |