A Qualitative Research on the Role of Benign Envy in the Personal and Religious Life of the Individual

Öz

The main purpose of this research is to examine the emotion of benign envy and to determine what role this emotion plays in the lives of the participants. In this study, where qualitative research method is used, semi-structured interview technique is preferred. Face-to-face and online interviews are conducted with a total of 20 participants, consisting of 8 men and 8 women, who have at least undergraduate education in the aged between of 30-50 years who agreed to participate in the research. The obtained data is analyzed with thematic content analysis using the MAXQDA 2022 program. As a result of the research, it is seen that the participants considered benign envy as a positive emotion containing good-will and like and associated it with emotions such as emulation, admiration, and appreciation. Participants state that benign envy helps personal growth and is an important source of motivation. It is also determined that benign envy contributes to religious/spiritual development.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Psychology of Religion
• Islamic Thought
• Benign Envy
• Personal Growth
• Religious Personality

Gıpta Duygusunun Bireyin Kişisel ve Dinî Hayatındaki Rolüne Dair Nitel Bir Araştırma

Öz

Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, gıpta duygusunu incelemek ve bu duygunun katılımcıların yaşantılarında nasıl bir rol oynadığını tespit etmektir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin kullanıldığı bu araştırmada, yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği tercih edilmiştir. Araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 30-50 yaş aralığında en az lisans eğitimine sahip olan 8 erkek ve 8 kadın olmak üzere toplam 16 katılımcı ile yüz yüze ve online olarak görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler MAXQDA 2022 programı kullanılarak tematik içerik analizi ile yorumlanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda katılımcıların, gıptayı içinde iyi niyet ve sevgi barındıran pozitif bir duygu olarak ele aldıkları ve özenme, hayranlık, takdir etme gibi duygularla ilişkilendirdikleri görülmüştür. Katılımcılar, gıptanın kişisel gelişime yardımcı olduğunu ve önemli bir motivasyon kaynağı olduğunu dile getirmişlerdir. Ayrıca gıptanın dinî/manevî gelişimi destekleyen bir yönü olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Din Psikolojisi
• İslam Düşüncesi
• Gıpta Duygusu
• Kişisel Gelişim
• Dini Şahsiyetler

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