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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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Routledge
[2020]
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In: |
Journal of beliefs and values
Year: 2020, Volume: 41, Issue: 4, Pages: 509-513 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Australia
/ Church
/ Religious leader
/ Mystical experience
/ Mental health
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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. |
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ISSN: | 1469-9362 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of beliefs and values
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13617672.2020.1762397 |