Mystical experience and emotional wellbeing: a study among Australian church leaders

The psychological and pathological correlates of mystical experience have been debated since the early days of the psychology of religion. In the present study the association between mystical experience and emotional wellbeing was tested among 1,266 Australian church leaders who completed the Eysen...

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Published in:Journal of beliefs and values
Authors: Francis, Leslie J. 1947- (Author) ; Village, Andrew (Author) ; Powell, Ruth (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2020]
In: Journal of beliefs and values
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Australia / Church / Religious leader / Mystical experience / Mental health
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
KBS Australia; Oceania
Further subjects:B Mysticism
B Emotional Wellbeing
B psychology of religion
B Clergy
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Summary:The psychological and pathological correlates of mystical experience have been debated since the early days of the psychology of religion. In the present study the association between mystical experience and emotional wellbeing was tested among 1,266 Australian church leaders who completed the Eysenck Neuroticism Scale alongside the Francis-Louden Mystical Orientation Scale. No significant correlation was reported between the two variables.
ISSN:1469-9362
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of beliefs and values
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13617672.2020.1762397