The moderating role of mystical-type experiences on the relationship between existential isolation and meaning in life

Sielaff, Alex; Horner, Dylan E.; Greenberg, Jeff

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2021.111347

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“…From this perspective, it is no wonder that existential isolation goes hand in hand with feelings of meaningless, depression, and suicidal ideation (Long et al, 2022;Sielaff et al, 2022).…”

Section: Existential Isolation: a Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Importantly, people can feel existentially isolated (or maybe even more so) when in the company of good friends and family, when in the company of strangers, or when in no company whatsoever. Perhaps not surprisingly, heightened existential isolation predicts a host of negative psychological outcomes, including depression, meaninglessness, anxiety, and suicidal ideation (Helm et al, 2020; Long et al, 2022; Sielaff et al, 2022). High levels of existential isolation also predict social outcomes, including less egalitarianism and greater prejudicial attitudes toward a wide range of groups (Yawger & Pinel, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A person lost alone at sea, with no anchoring, no lifeline to hold onto, including no one with whom to endure the unpredictable ebb and flow of the water's movement. From this perspective, it is no wonder that existential isolation goes hand in hand with feelings of meaningless, depression, and suicidal ideation (Long et al, 2022; Sielaff et al, 2022).…”

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The effect of a 7‐day intensive Buddhist meditation on existential isolation, interpersonal isolation, and compassion among South Koreans

Park

Pinel

2023

J Applied Social Pyschol

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This study investigates the effects of an intensive Buddhist (Zen) meditation practice on reductions in existential isolation and increases in prosocial behavior. This study also examines whether the hypothesized reduction in existential isolation resulting from the intensive meditation practice predicts other‐focused compassion. Study 1 utilized a quasi‐experimental design to investigate the effects of meditation on existential isolation and other compassion by comparing healthy Koreans who completed a 7‐day intensive silent Zen meditation (n = 35) with those who completed a 7‐day vacation (n = 30). All participants completed measures twice: at baseline and after either their meditation retreat or their vacation. Study 2 used a longitudinal design to investigate whether Study 1 findings would replicate among 75 new TempleStay program participants. In Study 1, relative to participants in the vacation group, participants in the meditation group experienced reduced existential isolation and increased other‐focused compassion from Time 1 to Time 2. Reductions in existential isolation mediated the increases in other‐focused compassion. In Study 2, after a 1‐week intensive meditation training, participants experienced a reduction in existential isolation and an increased in other‐focused compassion; again, the reductions in existential isolation mediated increases in other‐focused compassion. Across two studies, we found evidence of reduced existential isolation and increased other‐focused compassion following an intensive Zen‐meditation practice. These results indicate that meditation practice may help people who suffer from existential isolation, as well as the people with whom they interact.

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“…From this perspective, it is no wonder that existential isolation goes hand in hand with feelings of meaningless, depression, and suicidal ideation (Long et al, 2022;Sielaff et al, 2022).…”

Section: Existential Isolation: a Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The effect of a 7‐day intensive Buddhist meditation on existential isolation, interpersonal isolation, and compassion among South Koreans

Park

Pinel

2023

J Applied Social Pyschol

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The relationship between existential isolation and suicidal ideation among formerly incarcerated individuals

Gehman,

Pinel,

Pyszczynski

2024

Journal of Offender Rehabilitation

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The Mysticism of Cultural Education in Indonesia: Phenomenological Review of Nyabis in Madura

Achmad Maulidi,

Moh. Wardi,

Musleh Musleh

2023

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Almost all Madurese practice Nyabis culture with various statuses and social stratifications ranging from the lower to the upper classes; interestingly, their arrival is massive in a certain period and routine every month, twice a month, every week and even twice a day. This paper aimed to describe the Nyabis culture holistically. This paper used a phenomenologically qualitative method, with data collection methods of semi-structured interviews, non-participant observation, and documentation. Data analysis uses the interactive model of Miles Huberman and Saldana. The results found that the culture of Nyabis continues to be maintained and carried out from the historical side of the famous sacred figures, pious and other advantages that occur from generation to generation; the next side is due to unusual, illogical, and mystical intermediaries. The irrational, mystical phenomenon and social reality of Nyabis cultural actors have succeeded in creating fanaticism within the community. This fanaticism stems from knowledge gained from social interactions in the form of conversations or stories that arouse curiosity and are then reinforced by concrete evidence of the perpetrators of this culture so that the Kiai continues and is increasingly believed to have advantages to solve various problems and needs of the community.

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The moderating role of mystical-type experiences on the relationship between existential isolation and meaning in life

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

The effect of a 7‐day intensive Buddhist meditation on existential isolation, interpersonal isolation, and compassion among South Koreans

The effect of a 7‐day intensive Buddhist meditation on existential isolation, interpersonal isolation, and compassion among South Koreans

The relationship between existential isolation and suicidal ideation among formerly incarcerated individuals

The Mysticism of Cultural Education in Indonesia: Phenomenological Review of Nyabis in Madura

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