Preliminary study of religious, spiritual and mystical experiences. Thematic analysis of Poles adult’s narratives
Current Issues in Personality Psychology October 6, 2016 Marta Magdalena Boczkowska, Mariusz Zięba
Among 74 adult Poles, personal religious, spiritual, and mystical experiences shape narrative identity. Key themes from narrative interviews include awareness of God's presence or protection, peak experiences, oneness with nature and the world, and a sense of closeness with a deceased person. The study provides specific information on how these experiences are understood and integrated into personal life stories.