Disregarding Theology in the Psychology of Religion: Some Examples

Psychologists examining the effects of religiosity on other beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors have at times suffered from a lack of sophistication concerning the very real impact of differences in theology among various groups in the United States. Specific examples of this lack of sophistication ar...

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Main Author: Donahue, Michael J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1989
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1989, Volume: 17, Issue: 4, Pages: 329-335
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Summary:Psychologists examining the effects of religiosity on other beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors have at times suffered from a lack of sophistication concerning the very real impact of differences in theology among various groups in the United States. Specific examples of this lack of sophistication are discussed. Recent findings concerning fundamentalism are then considered as examples of a more sophisticated approach. Lastly, a number of methodological and conceptual recommendations are offered to help bring theological perspectives to bear on research.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164718901700402