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Claude‐Hélène Mayer

2 papers in the library · publishing 2016-2026

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Transformative tourism experiences in spiritual retreats

Current Issues in Tourism October 17, 2026 Thandeka C. Ngubeni, Claude‐Hélène Mayer

The purpose of this study was to investigate the transformative experiences of tourists attending spiritual retreats in South Africa. A qualitative exploratory approach based on abduction was used in the study. In this study, a total of 20 tourists took part in spiritual retreats in South Africa led by five retreat centre managers and five facilitators. The data were collected telephonically...

A Longitudinal Case Study: The Development of Exceptional Human Experiences of Senior Ecclesiastical Professionals in the Catholic Church.

Journal of Religion and Health December 1, 2016 Claude‐Hélène Mayer, Rian Viviers, Aden-Paul Flotman et al.

Exceptional human experiences (EHEs) impact on health and well-being and can contribute to enhanced intercultural and interreligious awareness and understanding. The aim of this longitudinal study was to explore the development of EHEs in a group of senior professionals in the German Catholic Church. Exceptional human experiences were measured through the EEQ in pre- and post-test...

DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0212-0 (opens in new tab) Full text (opens in new tab) Humans Longitudinal studies Life change events Spirituality +10