
Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality
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Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality
About this book
This handbook aims to bridge the gap between the fields of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality. It is the authoritative guide to the intersections among religion, spirituality, and positive psychology and includes the following sections: (1) historical and theoretical considerations, (2) methodological considerations, (3) cultural considerations, (4) developmental considerations, (5) empirical research on happiness and well-being in relation to religion and spirituality, (6) empirical research on character strengths and virtues in relation to religion and spirituality, (7) clinical and applied considerations, and (8) field unification and advancement. Leading positive psychologists and psychologists of religion/spirituality have coauthored the chapters, drawing on expertise from their respective fields. The handbook is useful for social and clinical scientists, practitioners in helping professions, practitioners in religious and spiritual fields, andstudents of psychology and religion/spirituality.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Part I. Historical and Theoretical Considerations
- Part II. Methodological Considerations
- Part III. Cultural Considerations
- Part IV. Developmental Considerations
- Part V. Happiness and Well-Being
- Part VI. Character Strengths and Virtues
- Part VII. Clinical and Applied Considerations
- Part VIII. Field Unification and Advancement
- Back Matter