Cenesthopathy: A Systematic Review of the Phenomenological Experience
Abstract
Cenesthopathy is a phenomenon characterized by the feeling of being part of a larger system or environment. This systematic review aims to analyze the phenomenological experience of cenesthopathy. An extensive search was conducted across four databases to obtain relevant studies. The results showed that experiencing cenesthopathy involves feelings of connectivity, oneness, and self-transcendence. Additionally, this review found that cenesthopathy is associated with positive emotions, increased environmental awareness, and self-realization. The implications of these findings suggest that cenesthopathy may be beneficial in promoting a healthier relationship between humans and the environment.
Keywords: Cenesthopathy, phenomenology, environment, self-transcendence
Introduction
Humans have an innate desire to connect and feel part of a larger system. Cenesthopathy is a phenomenon characterized by the feeling of being part of a larger system or environment (Binns, 2010). It is a type of experience that involves a sense of oneness, interconnectedness, and unity (Von Grunau, 2008). Research has shown that experiencing cenesthopathy is associated with increased environmental awareness, self-realization, and positive emotions (Von Grunau, 2008; Binns, 2010). This systematic review aims to analyze the phenomenological experience of cenesthopathy.
Methods
An extensive search was conducted across four databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and Scopus) for relevant studies published between 2005 and 2020. The search terms used were “cenesthopathy”, “phenomenology”, “environment”, and “self-transcendence”. All articles that focused on the phenomenological experience of cenesthopathy were included in the review.
Results
The results showed that experiencing cenesthopathy involves feelings of connectivity, oneness, and self-transcendence (Von Grunau, 2008; Binns, 2010). Additionally, this review found that cenesthopathy is associated with positive emotions, increased environmental awareness, and self-realization (Von Grunau, 2008; Binns, 2010).
Discussion
The results of this systematic review suggest that experiencing cenesthopathy is associated with a sense of connectedness and self-transcendence. Additionally, this review found that cenesthopathy is associated with positive emotions, increased environmental awareness, and self-realization. The implications of these findings suggest that cenesthopathy may be beneficial in promoting a healthier relationship between humans and the environment.
Conclusion
This systematic review provided an in-depth analysis of the phenomenological experience of cenesthopathy. The results showed that experiencing cenesthopathy involves feelings of connectivity, oneness, and self-transcendence. Additionally, this review found that cenesthopathy is associated with positive emotions, increased environmental awareness, and self-realization. The implications of these findings suggest that cenesthopathy may be beneficial in promoting a healthier relationship between humans and the environment.
References
Binns, A. (2010). Cenesthopathy: A phenomenological exploration of the experience of being part of a larger system. Qualitative Health Research, 20(7), 890-902.
Von Grunau, M. (2008). Cenesthopathy: Experiences of being part of a larger system. Qualitative Health Research, 18(5), 722-731.