Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025)

Review Articles

Transpersonal Psychology and Social Transformation: A Review of Spiritual Interventions in Modern Societies

Published 2025-04-30

  • Yiu Kwong Au-Yeung

Yiu Kwong Au-Yeung
University of Metaphysical Sciences, Arcata, CA 95518, USA；Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM)；American Psychological Association Member

Abstract

Transpersonal psychology integrates spirituality into individual mental health and social well-being, employing interventions such as meditation, hypnosis, and energy healing to promote holistic approaches. This literature review systematically synthesizes peer-reviewed articles and books (2000–2023) from PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and JSTOR, selected based on demographics relevant to transpersonal psychology, interpersonal practice specialization, intervention types, and outcome effects. The review explores how spiritual interventions address contemporary challenges such as mental health crises and weakened community bonds. Findings suggest that spiritual interven-tions significantly enhance individual and community resilience, al-though cultural context influences their effectiveness, and empirical support remains limited and inconsistent across regions. By bridging psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, this study evaluates spirituality’s potential for fostering social transformation through resilience and cohesion. The findings offer valuable implications for policymakers and practitioners seeking culturally sensitive strategies to strengthen mental health and social solidarity in diverse societal con-texts.

Keywords

Transpersonal Psychology, Spiritual Interventions, Social Transformation, Community Cohesion, Resilience

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