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Spiritual Psychology and Counseling
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ISSN 2458-9675 · Halil Ekşi · 139 articles in the index
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Modern Psychology and Mystical Experience
The idea of a psychology of mysticism is thought provoking, but it is often carried out by reducing spiritual realities to the level of the psyche and the psychological order, which radically compromises the scope of this endeavor. It needs to be clearly stated that the bringing together of…
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The Mediating Role of Loneliness in the Relationship Between Spirituality and Anxiety Levels Among University Students in Turkiye
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between spirituality, anxiety, and loneliness levels among university students in Turkey, and to determine the mediating role of loneliness in this relationship. A correlational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was employed…
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Spirituality and Marital Harmony in Indonesian Muslim Couples: Implications for Counseling
Marital harmony is a key determinant of relationship stability and family resilience, particularly among Muslim families where Islamic values form the normative foundation. Prior research has largely relied on quantitative measures of satisfaction, conflict frequency, or gender roles, often…
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Integrating Spiritual Counseling into Family Therapy: A Qualitative Study with Psychological Counselors in Turkey
The purpose of this study is to examine how family therapists experience spirituality in the family therapy process, how they integrate it with systemic family therapy models, and how this process is interpreted within Turkey’s cultural context. The research was theoretically grounded within the…
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Spiritually Integrated Process Assessment Scale (SIPAS): Validity and Reliability Study
This study sought to adapt the Spiritually Integrated Process Assessment Scale into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties. Data were collected from adult participants through convenience sampling. Of the 399 individuals who initially completed the survey, 51 cases were excluded due to…
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Spiritual Monachopsis: Conceptualization, Scale Development, and Psychometric Analysis
In the modern era, individuals have increasingly experienced alienation from their religious environments and have been marked by aprofound sense of “homelessness” within their worlds of faith. Based on the concept of “Monachopsis” —the subtle but persistent feeling of being out of place— this…
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Despair as a Gateway: The Complete Mediating Role of Hopelessness in the Relationship Between Maternal Spiritual Coping and Life Satisfaction Among Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Mothers of children with developmental disabilities often experience high levels of stress and future anxiety. This study aims to examine the relationships between spiritual coping, hopelessness, and life satisfaction among mothers of children with developmental disabilities in Türkiye, and…
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Understanding the Association Between Religiosity and Narcissism: The Mediating and Moderating Role of Altruism
This study investigates the complex relationship between religiosity, narcissism, and altruism by examining the dual role of altruism as both a mediator and a moderator in the effect of religious attitudes on narcissistic traits. The study was conducted with a sample of 806 adults in Turkey using a…
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Perceived Maternal Attitudes and Test Anxiety in Emerging Adulthood: The Mediating Roles of Self-Compassion and Mindfulness
This study sets out to examine the mediating roles of self-compassion and mindfulness in the link between perceived maternal attitudes and test anxiety among a Turkish group of emerging adults. The study included 368 university students (18–25 years) who completed self-report measures on test…
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The Moderating Role of Spirituality in the Relationship Between Binge Eating Disorder and Depression
A considerable body of academic literature has been published about spirituality, eating disorders and mood disorders. Although there are several studies about the relationship between mood disorders and eating disorder, or the effect of spirituality on mood disorders, the role of spirituality in…
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Religiously Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is effective in treating anxiety disorders, there is a growing need to integrate culturally meaningful elements into treatment. This study examined the impact of a newly developed religiously integrated cognitive behavioral therapy (R-CBT) group program on anxiety…
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The Effect of Spiritual Care Interventions on the Spiritual Well-Being of Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The aim of this study was to determine the spiritual care needs of individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to examine the effect of spiritual care interventions given in line with their needs on the spiritual well-being of individuals. This research has been…
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Mapping the Landscape of Spiritual Well-Being: A Bibliometric Analysis of Web of Science Publications
This study aimed to examine the evolution of the spiritual well-being literature between 1978 and 2025 through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 6,383 academic papers published in the Web of Science database. The research employed performance analysis, conceptual mapping, concurrency and…
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Integration of Islamic Values in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Exploring Psychological and Spiritual Outcomes in Muslim Populations
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to enhance psychological flexibility through acceptance, mindfulness, and values-based action. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated across diverse settings and populations, yet applications in Muslim…
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Spiritual Well-Being and Religious Coping as Predictors of Pregnancy-Related Anxiety in the Third Trimester
This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of spiritual well-being and religious coping in pregnancy-related anxiety among women in the third trimester of pregnancy. This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 147 pregnant women in their last trimester of pregnancy who…
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Restoring the Sacred in Psychotherapy
The aim of this paper is to review the book Applying Islamic Principles to Clinical Mental Health Care - Introducing Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy, Edited by Hooman Keshavarzi, Fahad Khan, Bilal Ali, Rania Awaad and others. The book fills a huge void by creating an integrative…
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Stress Levels of the Cancer Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Roles of Self-Efficacy and Spiritual Exercises
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer patients, a vulnerable group, faced heightened stress along with the stress they experienced due to their ongoing condition. Previous research emphasized the importance of engaging in spiritual exercises in stress management. Furthermore, self-efficacy is…
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Linking Spiritual Leadership to Employee Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Transformational Leadership
The present study investigates the direct and indirect effects of spiritual and transformational leadership on psychological distress, namely depression, stress and anxiety, among public sector employees in Turkey. Employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the research examines the pathways…
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Turkish Adaptation of the Eco-Spirituality Scale: Its Association with Emotional Connectedness to Nature, Positive Future Expectation, and Mental Well-being
This research includes two separate studies focusing on eco-spirituality in Turkish adults (N1=413, N2=399). Data were collected through convenience sampling, allowing us to reach 812 participants aged 18-78. In Study 1 [325 (78.7%) females and 88 (21.3%) males], Confirmatory factor analysis, Item…
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Validating the Relationships Between LINE Group Use, User Satisfaction, Emotional Social Support, and Perceived Spiritual Awakening Guidance Based on the IS Success Model
The journey of spiritual awakening lacks standardized rules and is a lengthy process. Therefore, dynamic group interactions play a vital role in facilitating progress. Social apps of LINE offer a convenient, time- and location-independent means of communication. This study is motivated by the need…