The Impact of Awe and Transcendence Experience on Mental Resilience
June 16, 2025 Japneet Kaur Dhillon 1 citation
This paper explores the role of awe and transcendence in enhancing mental resilience from psychological, physiological, and sociocultural perspectives. Awe—elicited through nature, spirituality, art, and collective experiences— has been shown to foster adaptive coping, emotional flexibility, and post-traumatic growth. Psychologically, awe diminishes self-focus, promotes humility and gratitude,...