Research Article

Spirituality Concept by Health Professionals in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Table 4

The codes and subthemes pertaining to the theme of defects in the conceptualization of spirituality.

Theme SubthemeCode

Defects in the conceptualization of spiritualityChallenges related to the conceptGod-orientation
The different perspectives of different religions
Disagreement about human existence
No distinctions in meaning
Different from religiosity
Objectifying view
Concerns about the narrow-mindedness
Confusing with the topics of psychology
Distortion of spiritual terminology

Defects in the conceptualization of spiritualityNecessity for spirituality conceptualizationKnowledge of humans
Clear definition
Distinction from ethics and psychology
Consensus
Definition of spiritual behaviors

Defects in the conceptualization of spiritualityMeasurement of spiritualityImmeasurability
Measuring its components
Measuring its consequences
Identifying with its manifestations