The perceiving process and mystical orientation: a study in psychological type theory among 16- to 18-year-old students
Christopher F. J. Ross, Leslie J. Francis
January 24, 2020 DOI: 10.4324/9781351113595-15 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 149 |
| Population | Adolescents aged 16–18 years |
| Measures | Francis Psychological Type Scales, Mystical Orientation Scale |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Intuitive types scored significantly higher than sensing types on the Mystical Orientation Scale, supporting Ross's thesis that the perceiving process is core to individual differences in religious experience. No significant differences were found for the judging process, orientations, or attitudes. |
Abstract
This study builds on earlier work to test Ross’ thesis that the perceiving process is core to individual differences in religious experience. Data provided by 149 adolescents (16–18 years of age) who completed the Francis Psychological Type Scales alongside the Mystical Orientation Scale supported Ross’ thesis. Intuitive types recorded a significantly higher score than sensing types on the index of mystical orientation, while no significant differences were recorded in terms of the judging process (thinking and feeling), the orientations (extraversion and introversion), or the attitudes (judging and perceiving).