Religion and Spirituality Across Cultures

This book presents an integrated review and critical analysis of the recent research in the positive psychology of religion, with focus on the positive psychology of religion across different cultures and religions. The book provides a review of the literature on different contributions of religion...

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Auteur principal: Kim-Prieto, Chu (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Livre
Langue:Anglais
Service de livraison Subito: Commander maintenant.
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Publié: Dordrecht s.l. Springer Netherlands 2014
Dans:Année: 2014
Collection/Revue:Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology 9
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Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Psychologie des religions / Religiosité / Spiritualité
Sujets non-standardisés:B Applied psychology
B Human Geography
B Philosophy (General)
B Psychology
B Quality of life Research
B Recueil d'articles
B Quality of life
B Religion and education
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Édition parallèle:Électronique
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Résumé:This book presents an integrated review and critical analysis of the recent research in the positive psychology of religion, with focus on the positive psychology of religion across different cultures and religions. The book provides a review of the literature on different contributions of religion and spirituality to positive functioning and well-being and reviews religions across the world, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Native American religions, and Hinduism. It fills a unique place in the market’s increasing interest and demand in the psychology of religion, as well as positive psychology. While the target audience is researchers, scholars, and students in psychology, cross-cultural studies, religious studies, and social sciences, it will be useful for anyone interested in better understanding the contributions of religion and culture in subjective well-being
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ISBN:9401789509
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-8950-9