A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning

This article reports on a qualitative exploration of the well-being and meaning that second- and third-generation Christians from an African context experience because of their integration of religion in their life and being. A textured, integrated tapestry is created of the participants’ understand...

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Authors: Merwe, E. Karen van der (Author) ; Eeden, Chrizanne van (Author) ; Deventer, Hans J. M. van (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2010
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2010, Volume: 66, Issue: 1
Further subjects:B God-Image
B Christian Religion
B African Religion
B God-Concept
B Meaning
B Psychological Well-Being
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Summary:This article reports on a qualitative exploration of the well-being and meaning that second- and third-generation Christians from an African context experience because of their integration of religion in their life and being. A textured, integrated tapestry is created of the participants’ understanding of God (God-concept), experience of their relationship with God (God-image) and understanding of life as coloured by their belief systems. The contribution of their God-belief to their sense of meaning and psychological well-being frames the tapestry of this article.
ISSN:2072-8050
Contains:Enthalten in: HTS teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v66i1.332