Spirituality in Higher Education: A National Study of College Students Search for Meaning and Purpose
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1 Spirituality in Higher Education: A National Study of College Students Search for Meaning and Purpose Higher Education Research Institute University of California, Los Angeles Funded By John Templeton Foundation
2 Research Questions What role does spirituality play in the lives of today s college students? How do students spiritual qualities change during the college years? How many students are actively engaged in a spiritual quest? What are institutions doing that aids or inhibits students in this quest?
3 What is Spirituality? Points to our interiors Involves our values, beliefs, meaning, and purpose Has to do with our connectedness to others and the world around us
4 Design of the Study Spring 2003 pilot: 3,700 students Fall 2004: survey 112,000 freshmen Spring 2007: follow up 15,000 juniors Survey of Faculty in
5 Indicators of Spirituality Have an interest in spirituality 81% Believe in the sacredness of life 84% My spirituality is a source of joy 64% Seeking opportunities to grow spiritually 47% Searching for meaning/purpose in life 76% Discuss meaning of life with friends 74% Spiritual experience: witnessing nature 62% Spiritual experience: listening to music 58%
6 Indicators of Religiousness Attended Religious Services 81% Discussed religion/spirituality 80% Believe in God 79% Religious beliefs: strength, support, guidance 68% Follow religious teaching in everyday life 40% Pray 69%
7 Religious Tolerance Non-religious people can lead lives that are just as moral as those of religious believers 84% Most people can grow spiritually without being religious 63% People who don t believe in God will be punished 35%
8 Expectations for College Encourage personal expression of spirituality 48% Enhance self-understanding 69% Prepare for responsible citizenship 67% Develop personal values 67% Provide for emotional development 63%
9 Measures of Spirituality Spiritual Quest Equanimity Charitable Involvement Ethic of Caring Ecumenical Worldview
10 Spirituality Defined by 5 Measures A multifaceted quality involving an active quest for answers to life s big questions A global worldview that transcends egocentrism and ethnocentrism A sense of caring and compassion for others coupled with a lifestyle that includes service to others and A capacity to maintain one s sense of calm and centeredness, especially in times of stress...
11 Spiritual Qualities Showing Increases During College Spiritual Quest Equanimity Ethic of Caring Ecumenical Worldview
12 Spiritual Quest Percent Developing a Meaningful Philosophy of Life Seeking Beauty in My Life Becoming a More Loving Person Attaining Inner Harmony
13 Equanimity Percent Seeing Each Day as a Gift Being Thankful for All That Has Happened to Me Frequently Have Been Able to Find Meaning in Times of Hardship
14 Ecumenical Worldview Improving M y Understanding of Other Cultures Helping to Improve the Human Condition People Can Grow Spiritually Without Being Religious Feeling a Strong Connection to All Humanity
15 Ethic of Caring Percent Helping Others in Difficulty Reducing Pain and Suffering in the World Becoming Involved in Environmental Cleanup Helping to Promote Racial Understanding
16 GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
17 Institutions rich in social capital are selfaware. They know what they believe in, what and whom they affect, and what they want to achieve [they are] value led the values of spiritual capital are deep human values [these institutions] feel a part of and responsible to the community, the planet, life itself.
18 Faculty Effects on Students Spiritual Development Direct Encouragement Reflective writing and journaling Collaborative group projects Contemplation/meditation
19 Increases in Ecumenical Worldview During College % Scoring "High" on Ecumenica l
20 Students Fail to Show an Increase If They Get No Encouragement from Professors % Scoring High on Ecumenical Worldview Not at All
21 Changes ( ) in Ecumenical Worldview Scores for Students Receiving Differing Levels of Encouragement to Explore Questions of Meaning and Purpose 30 Frequently 25 % Scoring High on Ecumenical Worldview Occasionally Not at All
22 EFFECTS OF MAJOR POSITIVE: fine arts, health professions, biological sciences, social sciences NEGATIVE: engineering, mathematics, physical science, other technical fields
23 Other Positive Influences Service learning Interdisciplinary courses Study abroad programs Leadership training Intercollegiate athletics Student organizations
24 Negative Influences on Spiritual Development Watching television Playing video games Frequent drinking/partying
25 Spiritual Growth Enhances: Leadership qualities Psychological well-being Intellectual self-esteem Academic performance (GPA) Satisfaction with college Commitment to Diversity
26 Promising Practices OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFLECTION FACULTY/STAFF ORIENTATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLACES FOR REFLECTION INTER-FAITH FORUMS FACILITATE CONVERSATIONS RESIDENCE HALLS/LIVING-LEARNING GUEST SPEAKERS/FORUMS MISSION/VISION STATEMENTS
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