Relational spirituality,differentiation of self,and virtue as predictors of intercultural development |
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| Authors: | Steven J Sandage Mark G Harden |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Marriage and Family Studies , Bethel Seminary, Marriage and Family Therapy, Bethel University , St Paul, 55112, MN, USA s-sandage@bethel.edu;3. Dean of Intercultural Relations, Bethel Seminary , Bethel University , St Paul, 55112, MN, USA |
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| Abstract: | The present study tested the relationships between spirituality, differentiation of self (DoS), virtue (gratitude and forgiveness), and intercultural development among graduate trainees in the helping professions. A relational model of spiritual dwelling and seeking and the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity were used to conceptualise the study. Data were collected in a sample (N?=?174) of graduate students in counselling psychology, marriage and family therapy, ministry professions, and theology at a Protestant-affiliated university. Results supported the hypotheses that quest religiosity, DoS, and gratitude would be positively associated with intercultural development and spiritual grandiosity would be negatively associated with intercultural development. Intrinsic religiosity was not related to intercultural development. DoS mediated the relationship between gratitude and intercultural development. Contrary to hypotheses, forgiveness was largely uncorrelated with intercultural development. Implications are considered for training in intercultural competence, particularly with highly religious trainees. |
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| Keywords: | intercultural development spirituality differentiation of self gratitude training |
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