2 Articles by Arndt Büssing

Wondering Awe as a Perceptive Aspect of Spirituality and Its Relation to Indicators of Wellbeing: Frequency of Perception and Underlying Triggers

Frontiers in Psychology – September 30, 2021

Summary

Experiencing moments of awe can significantly enhance emotional wellbeing and foster a sense of interconnectedness. Analyzing over 7,900 individuals revealed that older participants reported higher levels of awe and gratitude, often linked to nature, beauty, and meaningful connections. This suggests that such perceptions enrich both spiritual and everyday lives, benefiting everyone.

Abstract

Background: Spirituality is a multidimensional construct which includes religious, existentialistic, and relational issues and has different layers...

Wondering Awe as a Perceptive Aspect of Spirituality and Its Relation to Indicators of Wellbeing: Frequency of Perception and Underlying Triggers

Frontiers in Psychology – September 30, 2021

Summary

Experiencing moments of awe can significantly enhance emotional wellbeing and foster a sense of interconnectedness. Analyzing over 7,900 individuals revealed that older participants reported higher levels of awe and gratitude, often linked to nature, beauty, and meaningful connections. This suggests that such perceptions enrich both spiritual and everyday lives, benefiting everyone.

Abstract

Background: Spirituality is a multidimensional construct which includes religious, existentialistic, and relational issues and has different layers...