Abstract
This chapter examined the interplay of spiritual development and the development of psychological and emotional maturity relying on a transpersonal psychology perspective. A sample group of 215 college students aged 19 to 30 participated by filling out questionnaires related to self-transcendence and emotional and psychological maturity as well as possible antecedents (i.e., positive and supportive relational context) and various outcomes, such as orientation to others, values, and the self system. Results revealed that the two developmental domains (psychological maturity and spiritual development) were moderately correlated, yet that each seemed to have different antecedents (e.g., social support and having a firm ethnic identity were especially significant for achieving spiritual development). Each of the two developmental domains was uniquely associated with various virtues such as generosity. These findings accord with a view of a bidirectional contribution of each domain to the other.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Thriving and Spirituality Among Youth |
| Subtitle of host publication | Research Perspectives and Future Possibilities |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
| Pages | 289-307 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470948309 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 25 Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- Emotional maturity
- Positive youth development
- Spiritual development
- Transpersonal psychology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology