An integrated view of spirituality: a qualitative study

Nidhi Sharma and Rabinarayan Samantara

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2026, vol. 19, issue 3, 353-366

Abstract: Extant literature reveals different conceptualisations of spirituality. In the absence of unanimity of views on this subject, researchers often regard it as confusing and difficult to interpret, posing obstacles in the conduct of spirituality research. The present study aims to discover the root causes of such assertions regarding spirituality. Semi-structured personal interviews were conducted by the researchers with a total of 47 participants associated with Sahaj Yoga and Art of Living, followed by a thematic analysis of the data collected. The analysis revealed that the confusion surrounding the existence of multiple explanations of spirituality has resulted from viewing the phenomenon of spirituality in terms of outcomes of spiritual practices rather than as a process. Thus, the central contribution of the current study is the proposed integrated view of spirituality, which lends a unifying perspective on the varied conceptualisations of spirituality.

Keywords: spirituality; integrated view; thematic analysis; qualitative study; yoga. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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