Transformative research methods: Research to nourish the spirit

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Journal for the Study of Spirituality Pub Date : 2020-01-02 DOI:10.1080/20440243.2020.1726056

Rosemarie Anderson

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Over the last two decades, an important contribution from the field of transpersonal psychology to research is the development of transformative research methods by Rosemarie Anderson and the late William Braud. These methods invite researchers studying spiritual topics to bring their full humanity and personal creativity to the fore in the conduct of research, and to enact research as a journey of personal and cultural transformation. This article overviews the historical development of transformative research methods and details the unique characteristics and risks implicit in the methods. In closing, I encourage researchers in mainstream human science research and newly emerging fields, such as spiritual and contemplative studies, peace studies, and transformative leadership, to review their own understanding of research on spiritual topics in their unique fields.

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变革性研究方法：研究滋养精神

摘要在过去的二十年里，罗斯玛丽·安德森和已故的威廉·布劳德发展了变革性的研究方法，这是超个人心理学领域对研究的一个重要贡献。这些方法邀请研究精神主题的研究人员在进行研究时发挥他们的全部人性和个人创造力，并将研究视为个人和文化转变的旅程。本文概述了变革性研究方法的历史发展，并详细介绍了这些方法的独特特征和隐含的风险。最后，我鼓励主流人类科学研究和新兴领域的研究人员，如精神和沉思研究、和平研究和变革领导力，在各自独特的领域回顾自己对精神主题研究的理解。

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期刊介绍： Journal for the Study of Spirituality is a peer-reviewed journal which creates a unique interdisciplinary, inter-professional and cross-cultural forum where researchers, scholars and others engaged in the study and practices of spirituality can share and debate the research, knowledge, wisdom and insight associated with spirituality and contemporary spirituality studies. The British Association for the Study of Spirituality (BASS) organises a biennial international conference and welcomes enquiries about membership from those interested in the study of spirituality in the UK and worldwide. The journal is concerned with what spirituality means, and how it is expressed, in individuals’ lives and communities and in professional practice settings; and with the impact and implications of spirituality in, and on, social policy, organizational practices and personal and professional development. The journal recognises that spirituality and spiritual values can be expressed and studied in secular contexts, including in scientific and professional practice settings, as well as within faith and wisdom traditions. Thus, Journal for the Study of Spirituality particularly welcomes contributions that: identify new agendas for research into spirituality within and across subject disciplines and professions; explore different epistemological and methodological approaches to the study of spirituality; introduce comparative perspectives and insights drawn from different cultures and/or professional practice settings; aim to apply and develop sustained reflection, investigation and critique in relation to spirituality and spiritual practices; critically examine the values and presuppositions underpinning different forms of spirituality and spiritual practices; incorporate different forms of writing and expressions of spirituality.