Отзив за монографичния труд „Психология на духовно екзистенциалното благополучие, удовлетвореността и алтруизма“ от д-р по психология Йордан Аврамов
Review Of The Monographic Work “Psychology Of Spiritual-Existential Well-Being, Satisfaction And Altruism” By Yordan Avramov, Ph.D. In Psychology

Summary/Abstract: In his detailed and highly positive review, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stoil Mavrodiev provides a strong and comprehensive endorsement of Dr. Yordan Avramov’s monograph Psychology of Spiritual-Existential Well-Being, Satisfaction, and Altruism. The reviewer describes the work as a significant and original interdisciplinary contribution to contemporary psychology that masterfully integrates empirical psychological research with philosophical and theological (particularly Orthodox Christian) perspectives. A central focus is placed on the author’s innovative “vertical” perspective of spiritual-existential well-being, which goes beyond the traditional “horizontal” (hedonic and eudaimonic) dimensions developed in positive psychology (Diener, Ryff, Seligman). Dr. Avramov defines this well-being as the integration of one’s relationship with God, meaning in life, the meaningful incorporation of suffering, and a sense of belonging to a higher order. The monograph combines a rich theoretical analysis — covering topics such as theodicy, the relationship between eros and agape, nature-aligned living, temporality, belonging, and spiritual practices — with a rigorous empirical study conducted on a sample of 298 participants.The study results reveal moderate to strong positive correlations between spiritual-existential well-being and the other constructs: psychological well-being (r ≈ 0.45), life satisfaction (r ≈ 0.52), and altruism (r ≈ 0.38). Spiritual-existential well-being also demonstrates notable predictive power (explaining 20–25 % of the variance), while spiritual practices (frequency of prayer and participation in church services) prove to be an important factor for all examined variables. The reviewer highlights the monograph’s logical structure, methodological rigor, original interpretations, and its practical value for psychotherapy, education, social policy, and personal development. The overall evaluation is very high — the book is regarded not only as an important academic contribution, but also as a valuable resource that helps readers find answers to profound existential questions and integrate spirituality into everyday life.

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