RT Article
T1 The feasibility and efficacy of a psychospiritual intervention with the insights from Bhagavad Gītā and Yin Yoga on a Turkish population: A mixed method approach
JF Journal for the Study of Spirituality
VO 15
IS 1
SP 69
OP 89
A1 Akartuna, Duygu
A1 Menon, Preetha
A1 Doğança Küçük, Zerrin
A2 Menon, Preetha
A2 Doğança Küçük, Zerrin
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/192805403X
AB This pilot study examines the feasibility of a psychospiritual intervention integrating Bhagavad Gītā and Yin Yoga to reduce anxiety and enhance meaning in life and resilience among 20 Turkish women. Amidst challenges like COVID-19 and earthquakes, this novel approach, using quasi-experimental single-group mixed-methods pre-test/post-test design, aimed to assess the intervention’s adaptability and effectiveness within a cultural context unfamiliar with such methods. The online intervention used the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, and Brief Resilience Scale and semi-structured interviews. SPSS was used for quantitative data analysis, and thematic analysis was applied to qualitative responses. Results showed a significant reduction in anxiety, with participants reporting improved coping strategies and a deeper sense of life’s meaning. While resilience scores showed only a slight, non-significant increase, qualitative feedback suggested subtle improvements in handling adversity. Additionally, the presence and search for meaning scores showed nuanced changes, with qualitative responses indicating a refined understanding of meaning in life post-intervention. This study underscores the value of mixed-methods research in psychospirituality, demonstrating the potential of integrating ancient spiritual teachings with modern psychological practices to support mental health and coping strategies in diverse cultural contexts.
K1 Mixed Method
K1 Efficacy
K1 Turkish population
K1 Yin Yoga
K1 Bhagavad Gita
K1 Psychospiritual intervention
DO 10.1080/20440243.2024.2439807