A Critical Review of Maslow’s Theory of Spirituality

IF 0.7 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED

Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health Pub Date : 2021-06-06 DOI:10.1080/19349637.2021.1932694

Eleonora Papaleontiou - Louca, Saeed Esmailnia, Niki Thoma

引用次数: 8

Abstract

ABSTRACT Maslow’s theory might be one of the most powerful perspectives on humans’ growth. It suggests that people have a strong desire to realize their full potential, reach their self-actualization and find meaning in life. In spite of its attractive nature, the theory has also received much criticism. One of the main objections focuses on its emphasis on “self”, which might be interpreted as an individualistic perspective of life. Maslow’s later addition of the “Transcendence” level seems more compatible with the notion of “spirituality” since people seem, now, to be able to overcome “self” and commit themselves to a higher goal.

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马斯洛的精神理论述评

马斯洛的理论可能是关于人类成长的最有力的观点之一。这表明人们有一种强烈的愿望，想要充分发挥自己的潜力，实现自我实现，找到生活的意义。尽管这个理论很有吸引力，但它也受到了很多批评。一个主要的反对意见集中在它对“自我”的强调上，这可能被解释为一种个人主义的人生观。马斯洛后来增加的“超越”层次似乎更符合“灵性”的概念，因为人们现在似乎能够克服“自我”，并致力于更高的目标。

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Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED-

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2.90

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6.70%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health is an interdisciplinary professional journal (retiled from American Journal of Pastoral Counseling to better reflect its broader scope) that is devoted to the scholarly study of spirituality as a resource for counseling and psychotherapeutic disciplines. This peer-reviewed quarterly journal seeks to enhance the understanding of spirituality as a core component of human well-being in individual, relational, and communal life. Leading authorities provide insights into research and effective therapy in an interdisciplinary dialog that crosses the disciplines of psychology, spirituality, theology, sociology, cultural analysis, and other fields.