Soсial representation of counceling among orthodox respondents with different religious identity intensity
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-7235-2022-3-133-145
Abstract
Aim. The article presents the results of a pilot study. The purpose of the study was to examine the social representations of counseling among respondents with different religious identity intensity.
Methodology. The “Modification of the in-group identification measure” by K. Leach and the “Method of in-depth interview” were used as research methods. The focus group transcripts were analyzed in accordance with a phenomenological approach and a “grounded theory” approach.
Results. It is shown that the content of ideas about counseling among people with high and low religious identity intensity is quite close. It is realistic and reflects various components of counseling (organization, tasks, characteristics of a psychologist). The content differences about psychological assistance were found: for people with high religious identity intensity tend to differentiate psychological (mental) and existential (spiritual) problems. Spiritual problems are not considered relevant for counseling.
Research implications. Research data deepen understanding of social representations of counseling among different social groups. Research results may be used in providing counseling support for religious clients.
About the Authors
M. Yu. Chibisova
Moscow Pedagogical State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Marina Yu. Chibisova – Cand. Sci. (Psychology), Assoc. Prof. of Social Pedagogy and Psychology
ul. Malaya Pirogovskaya, 1/1, Moscow 119991
A. K. Belaia
Moscow Pedagogical State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna K. Belaia – Postgraduate student (Psychology)
ul. Malaya Pirogovskaya, 1/1, Moscow 119991
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