Meaning-Seeking, Self-Transcendence, and Well-being
Logotherapy and existential analysis: proceedings of the Viktor Frankl Institute Vienna January 1, 2016 Paul T. P. Wong 104 citations
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Paul T. P. Wong
2 papers in the library · 184 citations · publishing 2016-2021
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Self-Transcendence as a Buffer Against COVID-19 Suffering: The Development and Validation of the Self-Transcendence Measure-B
Frontiers in Psychology October 6, 2021 Paul T. P. Wong, Gökmen Arslan, Victoria L. Bowers et al. 80 citations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cultivating self-transcendence—connecting with the true self, others, and something larger—offers a promising path to personal growth and mental health. The paper explains self-transcendence using Frankl's model and Wong's extension, reviews relevant literature, and presents the Self-Transcendence Measure-Brief (STM-B) along with its psychometric history. Empirical evidence indicates that self-transcendence served as a buffer against pandemic suffering, suggesting that fostering this quality can help overcome mental health crises in difficult times.