December 4, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Self-Categorizations in Terms of Religiosity and Spirituality: Associations with Religious Experiences, Spiritual Dimensions, and Motives in Life

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Analysis shows spiritual and religious identities affect meaning and self-realization in adults, indicating their interrelated roles.

Self-realization is a predominant motive among individuals identifying as both religious and spiritual, indicating a strong intrinsic orientation.
Individuals scoring high in spirituality and religiosity emphasized meaning and self-realization, while those not identified showed minimal engagement.
Statistical analyses reveal the distinct yet interconnected nature of religious and spiritual identities across various psychosocial dimensions.
Findings highlight the universal importance of meaning as a motivational force across different identity groups.

Ugolini et al. (2025) studied this question.

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