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Integrating Quantum psychology and Spirituality: techniques to transcend dark side of work-life

Authors
Palak Ahuja1, *, Susmita Mukhopadhyay2
1Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
2Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
*Corresponding author. Email: palakahuja@kgpian.iitkgp.ac.in
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Palak Ahuja
Available Online 17 November 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-294-1_4How to use a DOI?
Keywords
quantum psychology; workplace spirituality; technology
Abstract

The study sheds light on the psycho-social challenges employees are experiencing as a result of digital technologies. As a means of overcoming these challenges, we looked further into conceptual commonalities between the domains of quantum psychology and spirituality. They bring forth the idea that humans are empowered to alter their thought and behavior patterns to shape their internal and external reality. Spirituality is the state of meaningfulness and higher awareness. In this paper, we discuss spiritual practices like breathwork, meditation, chanting, and prayer as means to achieve this state of meaningfulness. We did 12 case studies on respondents who engage in one or more spiritual practices daily to understand how they cope with the challenges posed by their work-life. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings corroborate the claims of quantum psychology and indicate that engaging in spiritual practices helped people break through negative thought patterns, become an active agency, and maintain equanimity in difficult situations. These practices gave them clarity of life goals and spiritual practice was a perfect fallback option in times of distress. Findings from the study suggest spiritual practices can serve as tools to transcend the psycho-social challenges of work life.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Nano-Neuro-Bio-Quantum (ICAN 2023)
Series
Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
17 November 2023
ISBN
10.2991/978-94-6463-294-1_4
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2468-5739
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10.2991/978-94-6463-294-1_4How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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