Constructing Meaning through Connection: Religious Perspectives on the Purpose of Life
Given prior research, which establishes a connection between religiosity and an increased sense of meaning in life, this study draws on qualitative data from interviews with 172 religious individuals living in Ireland and the United Kingdom in order to analyze what religious individuals perceive as...
| Published in: | The international journal of religion and spirituality in society |
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| Authors: | ; ; |
| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Common Ground Publishing
2019
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| In: |
The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
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| Further subjects: | B
Relationships
B Purpose of Life B Connection B Religion B Meaning |
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| Summary: | Given prior research, which establishes a connection between religiosity and an increased sense of meaning in life, this study draws on qualitative data from interviews with 172 religious individuals living in Ireland and the United Kingdom in order to analyze what religious individuals perceive as their purpose in life. Interviews were conducted in person, recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded utilizing a team-based methodology. Researchers identified three main themes from the data related to the idea that the purpose of life is tied to relationships and connection: love and service toward others, family relationships, and connection with God. An analysis of these findings and prior research on the topic suggests that part of religion’s role in increasing a sense of meaning in life is that of encouraging adherents to build and foster meaningful relationships. |
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| ISSN: | 2154-8641 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.18848/2154-8633/CGP/v09i03/15-31 |