The Role Of Ecopsychology In The Spiritual Education Of Student Youth
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https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-2-0294Keywords:
ecopsychology, spiritual education, student youth, nature connectedness, ecological consciousness, values, stewardship, well-beingAbstract
The article analyzes the potential of ecopsychology as a theoretical and practical resource for the spiritual and moral education of university students. The origins of ecopsychology in the works of Theodore Roszak and related authors are considered, and its central ideas about the psychological unity of human beings and the natural world are discussed. Drawing on research into nature connectedness, restorative environments, awe, and climate-related anxiety, the author argues that a person’s relationship with nature is not only an ecological but also a spiritual and moral category. The ecological dimension of spiritual education is examined in the light of universal values and the Islamic concept of human stewardship of the earth, which is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. The article identifies the psychological mechanisms through which ecopsychology contributes to the spiritual growth of students and suggests practical directions for its integration into higher education.Downloads
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