Absorption, Mentalizing, and Mysticism: Sensing the Presence of the Divine
Research suggests trait absorption, individual differences in Theory of Mind (ToM), and orthopraxical training are important for explaining a variety of extraordinary experiences typically associated with religion. However, no studies exist quantifying ToM ability or testing its relationship with tr...
| Autres titres: | Special Issue: Imagination & Religion |
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| Auteurs: | ; ; ; ; ; ; |
| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Equinox Publ.
[2019]
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| Dans: |
Journal for the cognitive science of religion
Année: 2017, Volume: 5, Numéro: 1, Pages: 63-84 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Théorie de l'esprit
/ Absorption (Psychologie)
/ Imagination
/ Mentalisation
/ Expérience mystique
/ Expérience spirituelle
/ Pratique religieuse
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| RelBib Classification: | AE Psychologie de la religion AG Vie religieuse |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Religious Experience
B Absorption B Mentalizing B Mysticism B Rituel |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) Volltext (doi) |
| Résumé: | Research suggests trait absorption, individual differences in Theory of Mind (ToM), and orthopraxical training are important for explaining a variety of extraordinary experiences typically associated with religion. However, no studies exist quantifying ToM ability or testing its relationship with trait absorption in the prediction of what is arguably the most ubiquitous type of extraordinary experience-the mystical experience. To address this, two exploratory studies were conducted using a sample of meditators (N = 269) and undergraduate students (N = 123). In study one, regression analyses revealed weekly religious/spiritual practice, absorption, and mentalizing predict increased mystical experiences. Moreover, moderation analysis indicated the absorption-mysticism relationship is stronger among individuals with lower mentalizing ability. Study two only replicated the relationship of absorption and weekly practice with mysticism. These studies highlight the robust contribution of absorption in mystical experiences and suggest a more dynamic role for mentalizing than is accounted for in the current literature. |
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| ISSN: | 2049-7563 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: Journal for the cognitive science of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1558/jcsr.37551 |