RT Article
T1 Religion and the sensation function
JF Mental health, religion & culture
VO 15
IS 9
SP 823
OP 835
A1 Ross, Christopher   F.J.
LA English
YR 2012
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1838989218
AB The sensation function, a form of perceiving contrasting to the intuitive function in Jung's personality typology, is explored in reference to Van der Hoop's description of its distinct phenomenology: (1) a perceptual field in which details show up clearly but separately; (2) its association with two-sided, subject and object, transcendence. Implications are examined for individuals’ religious orientation when the sensation function is dominant or preferred, drawing on studies by pastoral theologians and spiritual directors, and the author's survey studies among Canadian Anglicans, Catholics and undergraduates in religious studies. Evidence is considered for the sensation function contributing to orientations to religion in the following forms: religion as (1) simplicity and presence, (2) providing direction, (3) practical service, (4) triggers to memory, (5) change avoidant, (6) preference for particular forms of prayer, and (7) a tendency to dichotomise. Conclusions focus upon the value of Jungian typology in providing an informed basis for differentiating a variety of religious pathways for psychological development, which may be useful to spiritually or religiously oriented individuals, and those who advise, guide, or teach them.
K1 Jungian typology
K1 personality type and religion
K1 sensation function
K1 sensing types
DO 10.1080/13674676.2012.678576