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Abstract
Objectives
The aim of this qualitative study is to describe the experience of spirituality in the personal and professional lives of helping professionals. The relevance of the study is highlighted by the growing interest in spirituality within the context of helping professions and society at large. The global geopolitical situation has intensified the need for internal resources, which are often not activated under more stable life conditions. Based on theoretical concepts of spirituality as a resource for resilience and the search for meaning in both professional
practice and society, two main research questions were formulated about 1) the experience of spirituality in the personal lives of helping professionals, and 2) the experience of integrating spirituality into their professional practice.
Materials and Methods
Fifteen helping professionals replied to semi-structured interview questions that focused on their understanding of spirituality, self-assessment regarding spiritual growth, and the application and promotion of spirituality in personal and professional contexts. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach.
Results
The data analysis revealed seven main themes. Five themes pertained to spirituality in a personal context: 1) Spirituality as an internal phenomenological experience; 2) Spirituality and transcendence; 3) Spirituality as a promoter of life force; 4) Challenges on the path of spiritual growth; 5) Music, nature, mindfulness, and meditation as tools for spiritual growth. Two themes in the context of professional practice were connected with the 1) Impact of personal spiritual journey on professional life; and 2) Spirituality as a vital resource in professional work.
Conclusions
The study results indicate a diverse range of experiences and attitudes toward spirituality in the personal and professional lives of the participants. All participants recognized the importance of spirituality and expressed
a positive attitude toward it as a resource in various personal and professional life situations.
The aim of this qualitative study is to describe the experience of spirituality in the personal and professional lives of helping professionals. The relevance of the study is highlighted by the growing interest in spirituality within the context of helping professions and society at large. The global geopolitical situation has intensified the need for internal resources, which are often not activated under more stable life conditions. Based on theoretical concepts of spirituality as a resource for resilience and the search for meaning in both professional
practice and society, two main research questions were formulated about 1) the experience of spirituality in the personal lives of helping professionals, and 2) the experience of integrating spirituality into their professional practice.
Materials and Methods
Fifteen helping professionals replied to semi-structured interview questions that focused on their understanding of spirituality, self-assessment regarding spiritual growth, and the application and promotion of spirituality in personal and professional contexts. The qualitative data obtained were analyzed using an inductive thematic analysis approach.
Results
The data analysis revealed seven main themes. Five themes pertained to spirituality in a personal context: 1) Spirituality as an internal phenomenological experience; 2) Spirituality and transcendence; 3) Spirituality as a promoter of life force; 4) Challenges on the path of spiritual growth; 5) Music, nature, mindfulness, and meditation as tools for spiritual growth. Two themes in the context of professional practice were connected with the 1) Impact of personal spiritual journey on professional life; and 2) Spirituality as a vital resource in professional work.
Conclusions
The study results indicate a diverse range of experiences and attitudes toward spirituality in the personal and professional lives of the participants. All participants recognized the importance of spirituality and expressed
a positive attitude toward it as a resource in various personal and professional life situations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 209 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
| Event | 10th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference: Society. Health. Welfare - Riga, Riga, Latvia Duration: 26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025 Conference number: 10 https://rw2025.rsu.lv/society-health-welfare https://dspace.rsu.lv/jspui/handle/123456789/17191 |
Conference
| Conference | 10th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference: Society. Health. Welfare |
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| Abbreviated title | RSU RW2025 SHW |
| Country/Territory | Latvia |
| City | Riga |
| Period | 26/03/25 → 28/03/25 |
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Keywords*
- spirituality
- spiritual growth
- helping professions
- thematic analysis
Field of Science*
- 5.1 Psychology
Publication Type*
- 3.4. Other publications in conference proceedings (including local)
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