Modern Socio-Psychological Approaches To The Study Of Spiritual Intelligence: Systematic-Structural And Axiological Analysis

Spiritual intelligence (SI) emerged as a scientific construct in the late 1990s and has since been shaped by multiple theoretical models. Key structural components identified across these models include critical existential thinking, personal meaning production, transcendental awareness, and conscious state expansion. The axiological dimension of SI relates to values, meaning-making, and ethical behavior. Empirical research shows correlations between SI and mental health outcomes, resilience, life satisfaction, and professional effectiveness. The article concludes with implications for psychological practice, education, and future research.

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This article presents a comprehensive analysis of contemporary socio-psychological approaches to the study of spiritual intelligence (SI), employing systematic-structural and axiological methodological frameworks. The paper examines the evolution of SI as a scientific construct from its emergence in the late 1990s to the present day, analyzing major theoretical models including those developed by Zohar and Marshall (2000), Emmons (2000), King and DeCicco (2009), Amram (2007), and Wigglesworth (2012). Through systematic analysis, the article identifies key structural components of SI across various conceptualizations, including critical existential thinking, personal meaning production, transcendental awareness, and conscious state expansion. The axiological dimension of SI is explored through its relationship to values, meaning-making, and ethical behavior. Empirical research findings demonstrating correlations between SI and mental health outcomes, resilience, life satisfaction, and professional effectiveness are synthesized. The article concludes with implications for psychological practice, education, and future research directions.