Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
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Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

  1. 698 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
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Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

About this book

Widely regarded as the definitive reference, this volume comprehensively examines the psychological processes associated with religion and spirituality. Leading scholars from multiple psychological subdisciplines present developmental, cognitive, social psychological, cultural, and clinical perspectives on this core aspect of human experience. The forms and functions of religious practices and rituals, conversion experiences, and spiritual struggles are explored. Other key topics include religion as a meaning system, religious influences on prosocial and antisocial behavior, and connections to health, coping, and psychotherapy.

New to This Edition
  • Two chapters on cross-cultural issues.
  • Chapters on spiritual goals, emotional values, and mindfulness.
  • Reflects significant theoretical and empirical developments in the field.
  • Many new authors and extensively revised chapters.
  • Robust index amplifies the volume's usefulness as a reference tool.
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Information

Publisher
The Guilford Press
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781462520534
Edition
2
eBook ISBN
9781462510139
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Clinical Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Also from Crystal L. Park
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. About the Editors
  6. Contributors
  7. Preface
  8. Contents
  9. I. FOUNDATIONS OF THE PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION
  10. II. RELIGION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENTAL LENS
  11. III. RELIGION AND BASIC PSYCHOLOGY SUBDISCIPLINES
  12. IV. THE CONSTRUCTION AND EXPRESSION OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY
  13. V. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION AND APPLIED AREAS
  14. VI. CONCLUSION AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
  15. Author Index
  16. Subject Index
  17. About Guilford Press
  18. Discover Related Guilford Books

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