Personal profile
Research interests
self-structure, sense of self, self-perception, spirituality, spiritual intelligence, spiritual practice, spiritual experience, mystical experience, altered states of consciousness, quality of life, self-care, self-help, psychopathology, personality disorder, pathological personality traits, psycho-oncology, cancer care, health psychology, clinical psychology
Field of Science
- 5.1 Psychology
Keywords
- spirituality
- spiritual practice
- spiritual experience
- spiritual intelligence
- mystical experience
- altered states of consciousness
- quality of life
- self help
- self-care
- psychopathology
- personality disorder
- pathological personality traits
- psycho-oncology
- cancer care
- health psychology
- clinical psychology
- self-structure
- self-perception
- sense of self
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Doctoral grant for RSU and LASE PhD students
Edelmers, E. (Expert (PhD student)), Gavrilova, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Lucāne, Z. (Expert (PhD student)), Elksne, E. (Expert (PhD student)), Lazovska, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Miķelsone, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Griķe, I. (Expert (PhD student)), Antonovičs, K. (Expert (PhD student)), Šetlere, S. (Expert (PhD student)), Kivrāne, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Semenistaja, S. (Expert (PhD student)), Ļubina, O. (Expert (PhD student)), Ivanova, K. (Expert (PhD student)), Kaņepa, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Glāzere, I. (Expert (PhD student)), Nikolajeva, K. (Expert (PhD student)), Saliņa, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Rozevska, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Ničiporuka, R. (Expert (PhD student)), Mičko, L. (Expert (PhD student)), Ruža, I. (Expert (PhD student)), Lapiņa, L. (Expert (PhD student)), Šetlers, K. (Expert (PhD student)), Rubene-Kesele, L. (Expert (PhD student)), Lejnieks, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Līkopa, Z. (Expert (PhD student)), Kozlovs, N. (Expert (PhD student)), Reine, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Palkova, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Karulis, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Kuļigina, N. (Expert (PhD student)), Kalniņa, D. (Expert (PhD student)), Svempe, L. (Expert (PhD student)), Saukuma, I. (Expert (PhD student)), Juberte-Krūmiņa, L. (Expert (PhD student)), Kovaļovs, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Sinulingga, A. R. (Expert (PhD student)), Iļjins, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Laviņš, R. (Expert (PhD student)), Šteinmane, V. (Expert (PhD student)), Spundiņa, L. (Expert (PhD student)), Bleidelis, I. (Expert (PhD student)), Aleksejeva, S. S. (Expert (PhD student)), Teteris, L. E. (Expert (PhD student)), Jakovics, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Nerets, R. (Expert (PhD student)), Bitēna, D. K. (Expert (PhD student)), Bokvalde, Z. (Expert (PhD student)), Cereļa-Boltunova, O. (Expert (PhD student)), Čistjakovs, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Vilmane, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Grosmane-Bataraga, A. (Expert (PhD student)) & Grāvelsiņa, S. (Expert (PhD student))
2/09/24 → 31/05/26
Project: Consolidation grants
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Preparing Oncology Patients for the Safe Practice of the Spiritual Dimension During Treatment for Self-Help Purposes
Bitēna, D. K. (Project leader), Mārtinsone, K. (Supervisor) & Lejniece, S. (Supervisor)
3/10/22 → 30/09/27
Project: PhD projects
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Spirituality as a Means of Adaptation to Life and Illness for Oncology Patients: A Scoping Review of Quantitative Studies between 2019 and 2025
Bitēna, D. K. (Corresponding Author), Salmane-Kuļikovska, I., Duhovska, J., Znotiņa, I., Lejniece, S. & Mārtinsone, K., Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Religion and Health. 65, 1, p. 408-432 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring Spirituality’s Role in Oncology Care: Scoping Review
Bitēna, D. K. (Corresponding Author), Salmane-Kuļikovska, I., Duhovska, J., Znotiņa, I., Lejniece, S. & Mārtinsone, K., 28 Mar 2025, p. 148- 148.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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REVISION AND ADAPTATION OF THE FOURTH VERSION OF THE SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE SELF-REPORT INVENTORY (SISRI-24) INTO LATVIAN
Lasmane, M. & Bitēna, D. K. (Scientific Advisor), Mar 2025, p. 123 -123. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Garīgās pieredzes veidi un klasifikācija psiholoģijā
Bitēna, D. K., 2025, Garīguma dimensijas daudzveidība mūsdienās: Starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Mārtinsone, K. (ed.). Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, p. 279-298Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Garīgie maldi un viltus ceļi
Bitēna, D. K., 2025, Garīguma dimensijas daudzveidība mūsdienās: Starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. Mārtinsone, K. (ed.). Rīga: Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, p. 263-278Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
Datasets
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Mystical Experience has Stronger Relationships with Spiritual Intelligence than Schizotypal Personality Traits and Psychotic Symptoms
Bitēna, D. K. (Creator) & Mārtinsone, K. (Creator), Rīga Stradiņš University, 28 May 2021
DOI: 10.48510/FK2/DUIKUT, https://dataverse.rsu.lv/dataset.xhtml?persistentId=doi:10.48510/FK2/DUIKUT
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Prizes
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Psychologist of the Year 2021: Young Scientist of the Year
Bitēna, D. K. (Recipient), 16 Oct 2021
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
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An oncological diagnosis as the starting point of a spiritual path
Bitēna, D. K. (Speaker)
9 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Psiholoģijas dienas 2025 Rīgas Stradiņa universitātē
Bitēna, D. K. (Moderator)
9 Oct 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Exploring Spirituality’s Role in Oncology Care: Scoping Review
Bitēna, D. K. (Speaker), Salmane-Kuļikovska, I. (Co-author), Duhovska, J. (Co-author), Znotiņa, I. (Co-author), Lejniece, S. (Co-author) & Mārtinsone, K. (Co-author)
28 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Revision and adaptation of the fourth version of the Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI-24) into Latvian
Lasmane, M. (Speaker) & Bitēna, D. K. (Co-author)
24 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Adaptation of the Spiritual and religious attitudes in dealing with illness (SPREUK-P SF17) questionary into Latvian language
Lasmane, M. (Speaker) & Bitēna, D. K. (Co-author)
21 Mar 2024 → 22 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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New psychology research links mystical experiences to heightened spiritual intelligence
19/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
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New psychology research links mystical experiences to heightened spiritual intelligence
Bitēna, D. K. & Mārtinsone, K.
19/03/22
1 Media contribution
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How to Come to Terms with a Deeply Spiritual Experience
Bitēna, D. K. & Mārtinsone, K.
8/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
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How to Come to Terms with a Deeply Spiritual Experience Are mystical experiences a sign of a healthy mind?
Bitēna, D. K. & Mārtinsone, K.
8/03/22
1 Media contribution
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Are Mystical Experiences A Sign Of A Healthy Mind?
Bitēna, D. K. & Mārtinsone, K.
3/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
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