Kruh ako útočisko: spiritualita, bezpečie a ženská komunita v súčasnej spoločnosti
Český lid September 25, 2025 Danijela Jerotijević
In urban Slovakia, women's circles practicing alternative spirituality use singing, dancing, movement, shared narratives, and emotionally attuned interactions to build temporary communities (communitas) and psychological safety. Although participants emphasize individual authenticity and personal spiritual experience, the group remains central for mediating meaning, personal transformation, and emotional regulation. The study demonstrates that collective emotional and ritualized mechanisms of cohesion are key even in settings that prioritize individual experience.