Gıpta Duygusunun Bireyin Kişisel ve Dinî Hayatındaki Rolüne Dair Nitel Bir Araştırma.

The main purpose of this research is to examine the emotion of benign envy and to determine what role this emotion plays in the lives of the participants. In this study, where qualitative research method is used, semi-structured interview technique is preferred. Face-to-face and online interviews are conducted with a total of 20 participants, consisting of 8 men and 8 women, who have at least undergraduate education in the aged between of 30-50 years who agreed to participate in the research. The obtained data is analyzed with thematic content analysis using the MAXQDA 2022 program. As a result of the research, it is seen that the participants considered benign envy as a positive emotion containing good-will and like and associated it with emotions such as emulation, admiration, and appreciation. Participants state that benign envy helps personal growth and is an important source of motivation. It is also determined that benign envy contributes to religious/ spiritual development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]