Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

Humanistic psychology

Psychology

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, and students of psychology and religion/spirituality. This is an open access book.

Davis, Edward B. (editor)

Worthington Jr., Everett L. (editor)

Schnitker, Sarah A. (editor)

https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/60153

Springer Nature

2023

Sukartini

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Pdf

English

Textbooks

DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-10274-5

ISBN
9783031102745, 9783031102745