The aim of this study is to assess the frequency of paranormal experiences and their relationship with the levels of spiritual intelligence and existential satisfaction. Three instruments were administered to a sample of 200 male and female participants: the Paranormal Experiences Survey, the Spiritual Intelligence Self Report Inventory and the Existential Satisfaction Scale. The results show that survey respondents had at least one of these experiences, and that spiritual intelligence is a strong predictor of them. The relationship with existential satisfaction was also significant. These experiences result in a feeling of spiritual satisfaction, thus suggestingthat they can generate positive effects and—far from being disturbing—contribute to the individual's ability to solve meaning and existential value issues. In conclusion, spiritual intelligence could be more adaptive for thos...

The aim of this study is to assess the frequency of paranormal experiences and their relationship with the levels of spiritual intelligence and existential satisfaction. Three instruments were administered to a sample of 200 male and female participants: the Paranormal Experiences Survey, the Spiritual Intelligence Self Report Inventory and the Existential Satisfaction Scale. The results show that survey respondents had at least one of these experiences, and that spiritual intelligence is a strong predictor of them. The relationship with existential satisfaction was also significant. These experiences result in a feeling of spiritual satisfaction, thus suggestingthat they can generate positive effects and—far from being disturbing—contribute to the individual's ability to solve meaning and existential value issues. In conclusion, spiritual intelligence could be more adaptive for thos...