Religion and spirituality across cultures

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Springer, Dordrecht

2014

369 Pages

ISBN 978-94-017-8949-3

Religion and spirituality across cultures

Edited by

Chu Kim-Prieto

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 anddemand 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.

Publication details

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

Full citation:

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

Table of Contents

Introduction

Kim-Prieto Chu

1-18

Virtues that transcend

Schnall Eliezer; Schiffman Mark; Cherniak Aaron

21-45

The contributions of Christian perspectives and practices to positive psychology

Worthington Everett L.; Lavelock Caroline R.; Van Tongeren Daryl R.; van OyenWitvliet Charlotte; Griffin Brandon J.; Greer Chelsea L.; Jennings David J.; Lin Yin; Jordan Kayla; Yee Ho Man

47-70

Religiosity and well-being in a muslim context

Abdel-Khalek Ahmed M.

71-85

Fostering meaning, social connection, and well-being through hindu beliefs and practices

Young Maia J; Sarin Rakesh

87-100

Buddhism and positive psychology

Cassaniti Julia L.

101-124

Sikhism and positive psychology

Ahluwalia Muninder K.; Flores Locke Anna; Hylton Steven