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Religion and spirituality across cultures

edited byChu Kim-Prieto

Abstract

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.

Details | Table of Contents

Introduction

positive psychology of religion across traditions and beliefs

Chu Kim-Prieto

pp.1-18

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8950-9_1
American Indian traditional ways

convergence and divergence with positive psychology

Leah Rouse

pp.137-159

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8950-9_8
Humility and religion

benefits, difficulties, and a model of religious tolerance

Elissa WoodruffDaryl R. Van Tongeren

pp.271-285

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8950-9_14

Publication details

Publisher: Springer

Place: Dordrecht

Year: 2014

Pages: 369

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-8950-9

ISBN (hardback): 978-94-017-8949-3

ISBN (digital): 978-94-017-8950-9

Full citation:

Kim-Prieto Chu (2014) Religion and spirituality across cultures. Dordrecht, Springer.