نوع مقاله : مقاله علمی - پژوهشی

نویسندگان

• شهرزاد اسفندیاری ¹
• مسعود جان بزرگی ²

¹ دانشجوی دکتری روان شناسی پژوهشگاه حوزه و دانشگاه

² استاد گروه روانشناسی پژوهشگاه حوزه و دانشگاه

چکیده

استرس بخش غیرقابل‌اجتنابی از زندگی انسان است و نحوه صحیح مقابله با آن، می‌تواند به سلامت جسمی و روانی فرد منجر شود. دعای هفتم صحیفه سجادیه، یکی از منابع ارزشمندی است که راهکارهایی دقیق برای تسکین زخم‌های ناشی از حوادث سخت در آن ترسیم شده است؛ لذا این پژوهش با استفاده از ترکیب روش تحلیل شبکه مضامین و روش توصیفی زمینه‌یابی، به استخراج مؤلفه‌های مقابله معنوی مثبت با تمرکز بر دعای هفتم صحیفه سجادیه می‌پردازد. یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد مقابله معنوی مثبت، شامل پنج مضمون فراگیرِ بینش و اقرار در پیشگاه پروردگار، بازسازی شناختی- معنوی، اتصال معنوی، کشف و درک معنا و بازگشت هدفمند به زندگی است. این پنج مضمون پایه، لایه‌های روان‌شناختی مشکل ادراک شده را از بینش تا عمل در بر می‌گیرد. بینش نسبت به عدم پاسخگویی نظام مقابله‌ای اولیه و نقص در عملکرد و اقرار به آن، گشودگی شناختی در مرحله بازسازی شناختی - معنوی و هشیاری نسبت به خود حقیقی، خدای واقعی،هستی و پنداره زدایی از مبدأ، اتصال معنوی سبب بازسازی نظام پردازشگر و توسعه وجودی، کشف و درک معنا موجب برقراری ارتباط عمیق با معنای درست ضربه و تنظیم هیجانی و در نهایت بازگشت هدفمند به زندگی سبب بازسازی عمل فرد شده و بدین وسیله، در گذر از این مراحل، دعا مخاطب خود را در مقابله با دشواری‌های زندگی یاری می‌رساند.

کلیدواژه‌ها

• مقابله معنوی مثبت
• دعای هفتم صحیفه سجادیه
• بازسازی شناختی - معنوی
• معنای زندگی

موضوعات

• پژوهش های مشاوره ای مبتنی بر فرهنگ ایرانی اسلامی

عنوان مقاله [English]

Positive Spiritual Coping Components Based on the Seventh Supplication of Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiyya

نویسندگان [English]

• shahrzad esfandiary ¹
• Masoud Janbozorgi ²

¹ student

² Professor of Psychology, Research Institute of Hawzah and University.

چکیده [English]

Extended Abstract:

Introduction

Stress is an inevitable part of human life and is defined as “the perception of a distressing event—whether physical, mental, or emotional—that threatens an individual’s psychophysiological well-being” (Braun, Foreyt & Johnston, 2016). Coping has been defined as “the conscious skills, strategies, and mechanisms individuals employ to manage, resolve, master, reduce, or tolerate stressful situations” (Krägeloh, Chai, Shepherd & Billington, 2012). Many individuals turn to religion as a resource in their attempts to understand and cope with the most challenging moments of their lives (Schuster, Stein, Jaycox, Marshall, Elliott, & Berry, 2001). Prayer, as one of the most significant practical dimensions of religion, has drawn considerable attention in the context of stress management.
The luminous supplications of al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya comprise a collection of profound moral and educational teachings and constitute one of the richest epistemic sources available for psychological studies. This distinguished work is known as the “Gospel of the Ahl al-Bayt,” the “Psalms of the Family of Muhammad,” and the “Sister of the Qur’an” (Aqabozorg Tehrani, 1994-1995/1415 AH). The seventh supplication of the Ṣaḥīfa has attracted the attention of numerous researchers, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic as a global traumatic crisis. The thematic content of this prayer is well-suited for formulating a practical model of spiritual/religious coping applicable to various disasters that precipitate psychological crises.
Accordingly, the present study seeks to answer the following question: Can this supplication serve as a foundation for designing and developing a spiritually-grounded, God-centered coping model to support individuals in unexpected and difficult circumstances? Moreover, how might such a model assist individuals across different psychological domains in channeling stressful situations toward pathways of health, balance, and post-traumatic growth?

Literature Review

The psychological dimensions of prayer and the al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya have been the focus of considerable scholarly attention. For instance, some studies drawing on religious and spiritual concepts have examined the effects of prayer and identified components and strategies for spiritual coping. Illueca and Doolittle (2020), in their research on the impact of prayer on pain, noted the role of the supplications in the al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya in reducing suffering. In another study, LeRoux and Lotter (2021), considering Judeo-Christian beliefs, introduced components of spiritual coping within the pastoral model of “Belief–Belonging–Behavior”.
Psychological investigations of supplications—and specifically the seventh supplication—have also emerged in Persian-language research. Using content analysis, some scholars have attempted to extract the core themes and concepts embedded in the supplications. Rahmani, Vojdanit, & Motamed (2023) identified three major themes: divine attributes (power and will), acknowledgment of the distress inherent in hardships, and petitioning God. A limited number of studies have also provided psychological analyses of the seventh supplication. Badri, Abdollahzadeh and Momeni (2022), drawing on the teachings of this supplication and focusing on the concept of tawakkul (trust in God) and its contribution to spiritual well-being, explored relevant psychological perspectives.

Methodology

This fundamental study employed a mixed-methods design with a sequential exploratory approach, integrating qualitative and quantitative procedures. The research was conducted in two stages: (1) thematic network analysis following Attride-Stirling’s approach and (2) a descriptive survey to evaluate the content validity of the extracted themes. The textual corpus consisted of the seventh supplication of the al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya, selected through purposive sampling for comprehensive analysis.
To enhance credibility, two researchers independently identified and coded themes over a nine-month period, with iterative reviews conducted throughout. Confirmability was strengthened by comparing the extracted themes with authoritative commentaries and exegetical works on the al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya. Additionally, five experts in Islamic studies and psychology assessed the accuracy and relevance of the components. Content validity indices were 0.8 for the “Describing” and “Sweetness of Creation” components and 1.0 for all remaining components, indicating satisfactory content validity.

Conclusion

This study identified the components of positive spiritual coping through analysis of the seventh supplication of al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya, revealing a structured five-stage process: The first stage, “insight and confession before God”, involves recognizing personal limitations and emotional disturbances, reducing avoidance and initiating adaptive coping. The second stage, “spiritual–cognitive restructuring”, corrects distorted cognitions about God, the self, and existence, fostering deeper understanding and emotional regulation. The third stage, “spiritual connection,” enables an affective and existential relationship with God, alleviating anxiety. The fourth stage, “meaning discovery and comprehension”, provides interpretive frameworks such as positive perception and the experiential “sweetness of Creation,” supporting emotional and spiritual growth. The final stage, “purposeful return to life”, reflects the individual’s capacity to act with renewed direction and pursue growth following cognitive, emotional, and spiritual reconstruction. Overall, the findings suggest that the seventh supplication offers a comprehensive mechanism for navigating adversity and promoting psychological–spiritual resilience.
Keywords: positive spiritual coping, the seventh supplication of al-Ṣaḥīfa al-Sajjādiyya, spiritual–cognitive restructuring, meaning of life

کلیدواژه‌ها [English]

• Positive spiritual coping
• Seventh Supplication of Al-Sahifa Al-Sajjadiyya
• cognitive-spiritual reconstruction
• meaning of life