Relevance: Socio-psychological studies of spirituality are a priority amidst the current liminal stage of social development. Such studies are crucial for identifying the core foundations of social psychology at the level of spiritual characteristics responsible for the psychocultural health of various social groups. Purpose: to present the foundations of a socio-psychological approach to the empirical study of the cognitive aspect of spirituality.
The paper is dedicated to the anniversary of Rail Munirovich Shamionov, one of the most prominent representatives of the Saratov psychological school, Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor, editor–in-chief of the journal “Izvestiya of Saratov University. A new series. Series: Educational Acmeology. Developmental Psychology”.
