A Qualitative Study on Minimalism and Spirituality

Betül Özcan; Ayşe Şentepe Lokmanoğlu

Makale detayları

A Qualitative Study on Minimalism and Spirituality

Yazarlar:

Betül Özcan | Ayşe Şentepe Lokmanoğlu

Yayıncı:

Erciyes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Bilimname Issue 52, pp.539-569

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001330785

pISSN:

1304-1878

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Özet:

 In the modern age, many people live a life centered around home, work and consumption. This situation has many negative effects on people. As a way of escape from the negative effects, people have turned to different ways of thinking and living. One of these lifestyles is minimalism. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between minimalism and spirituality. Qualitative research method was adopted in the study. In this direction, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants in November-December 2022 in order to learn the practices, emotional and spiritual changes experienced by people who have adopted a minimalist lifestyle. The participants were asked about their ideas about the concept of minimalism, the changes they have experienced and its effects on their lives. In addition, questions were asked about the participants definitions of spirituality, their spiritual experiences and the relationship between minimalism and spirituality. Purposive sampling and snowball technique were used to reach the sample group. Descriptive and content analysis methods were used to evaluate the data obtained. Many emotions and changes experienced by the participants who adopted a minimalist life were identified, along with their thoughts on the concept of minimalism and the organization of their relationships with matter. Peace, cooperation, search for a meaningful life, love for animals, environmental sensitivity are among the emotions and changes experienced by the participants. In addition, the participants views on the concept of spirituality and the relationship between minimalism and spirituality were also identified. Participants also explained the concept of spirituality by associating it with religion. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the participants spirituality was strengthened through the changes and emotions they experienced.

 In the modern age, many people live a life centered around home, work and consumption. This situation has many negative effects on people. As a way of escape from the negative effects, people have turned to different ways of thinking and living. One of these lifestyles is minimalism. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between minimalism and spirituality. Qualitative research method was adopted in the study. In this direction, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants in November-December 2022 in order to learn the practices, emotional and spiritual changes experienced by people who have adopted a minimalist lifestyle. The participants were asked about their ideas about the concept of minimalism, the changes they have experienced and its effects on their lives. In addition, questions were asked about the participants definitions of spirituality, their spiritual experiences and the relationship between minimalism and spirituality. Purposive sampling and snowball technique were used to reach the sample group. Descriptive and content analysis methods were used to evaluate the data obtained. Many emotions and changes experienced by the participants who adopted a minimalist life were identified, along with their thoughts on the concept of minimalism and the organization of their relationships with matter. Peace, cooperation, search for a meaningful life, love for animals, environmental sensitivity are among the emotions and changes experienced by the participants. In addition, the participants views on the concept of spirituality and the relationship between minimalism and spirituality were also identified. Participants also explained the concept of spirituality by associating it with religion. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the participants spirituality was strengthened through the changes and emotions they experienced.

 In the modern age, many people live a life centered around home, work and consumption. This situation has many negative effects on people. As a way of escape from the negative effects, people have turned to different ways of thinking and living. One of these lifestyles is minimalism. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between minimalism and spirituality. Qualitative research method was adopted in the study. In this direction, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 participants in November-December 2022 in order to learn the practices, emotional and spiritual changes experienced by people who have adopted a minimalist lifestyle. The participants were asked about their ideas about the concept of minimalism, the changes they have experienced and its effects on their lives. In addition, questions were asked about the participants definitions of spirituality, their spiritual experiences and the relationship between minimalism and spirituality. Purposive sampling and snowball technique were used to reach the sample group. Descriptive and content analysis methods were used to evaluate the data obtained. Many emotions and changes experienced by the participants who adopted a minimalist life were identified, along with their thoughts on the concept of minimalism and the organization of their relationships with matter. Peace, cooperation, search for a meaningful life, love for animals, environmental sensitivity are among the emotions and changes experienced by the participants. In addition, the participants views on the concept of spirituality and the relationship between minimalism and spirituality were also identified. Participants also explained the concept of spirituality by associating it with religion. As a result of the study, it was concluded that the participants spirituality was strengthened through the changes and emotions they experienced.

 Modern çağda pek çok insan ev, iş ve tüketim ekseninde bir hayat yaşamaktadır. Bu durum insanlar üzerinde birçok olumsuz etki oluşturmaktadır. Ortaya çıkan olumsuz etkilerden bir kaçış yolu olarak insanlar, farklı düşünce ve yaşam biçimlerine yönelmişlerdir. Yönelinen yaşam biçimlerinden biri de minimalizmdir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, minimalizm ve maneviyat arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemi benimsenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda minimalist yaşam tarzını benimsemiş kişilerin uygulamalarını, yaşadıkları duygusal ve manevi değişimlerini öğrenmek amacıyla, Kasım-Aralık 2022 tarihinde 21 katılımcı ile yarı yapılandırılmış mülakatlar gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılara minimalizm kavramına dair fikirleri, yaşadıkları değişimler ve hayatlarına etkileri sorulmuştur. Ayrıca maneviyat kavramıyla ilgili olarak katılımcıların maneviyat tanımlarına, manevi yaşantılarına ve minimalizm ile maneviyat ilişkisine dair sorular yöneltilmiştir. Örneklem grubuna ulaşmak için amaçlı örnekleme ve kartopu tekniği kullanılmıştır. Ulaşılan verilerin değerlendirilmesinde, betimsel ve içerik analizi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Minimalist yaşamı benimseyen katılımcıların minimalizm kavramına dair düşünceleri ve maddeyle ilişkilerini düzenlemeleriyle beraber yaşadıkları birçok duygu ve değişim tespit edilmiştir. Huzur, yardımlaşma, anlamlı hayat arayışı, hayvan sevgisi, çevre duyarlılığı katılımcıların yaşadıkları duygu ve değişimler arasındadır. Bununla birlikte katılımcıların maneviyat kavramına dair görüşleri ve minimalizm ile maneviyat arasında ilişkiler kurdukları da tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca katılımcılar maneviyat kavramını din ile ilişkilendirerek açıklamışlardır. Çalışmanın sonucunda, katılımcıların yaşadıkları değişim ve duygular aracılığı ile maneviyatlarının güçlendiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Makale detayları

A Qualitative Study on Minimalism and Spirituality

Yazarlar:

Betül Özcan | Ayşe Şentepe Lokmanoğlu

Yayıncı:

Erciyes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Bilimname Issue 52, pp.539-569

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001330785

pISSN:

1304-1878

Psychology of Religion

Minimalism

Spirituality

SimplicityDin Psikolojisi

Minimalizm

Maneviyat

Sadelik

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Betül Özcan | Ayşe Şentepe Lokmanoğlu

Yayıncı: Erciyes University

Ana Başlıklar: Din Psikolojisi

Dergi: Bilimname Issue 52, pp.539-569

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 10/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001330785

pISSN: 1304-1878

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Betül Özcan | Ayşe Şentepe Lokmanoğlu

Yayıncı:

Erciyes University

Ana Başlıklar:

Din Psikolojisi

Dergi:

Bilimname Issue 52, pp.539-569

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001330785

pISSN:

1304-1878