Handbook of the psychology of religion and spirituality

Widely regarded as the definitive reference, this volume comprehensively examines the psychological processes associated with religion and spirituality. Leading scholars from multiple psychological subdisciplines present developmental, cognitive, social psychological, cultural, and clinical perspect...

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Bibliographic Details
Contributors: Park, Crystal L. (Other) ; Paloutzian, Raymond F. (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Guilford Press 2013
In:Year: 2013
Edition:2nd ed
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Religious psychology / Spirituality
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Spirituality
B Religion and Psychology
B Psychology, Religious
Online Access: Volltext (Aggregator)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Print version: Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Second Edition:
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Summary:Widely regarded as the definitive reference, this volume comprehensively examines the psychological processes associated with religion and spirituality. Leading scholars from multiple psychological subdisciplines present developmental, cognitive, social psychological, cultural, and clinical perspectives on this core aspect of human experience. The forms and functions of religious practices and rituals, conversion experiences, and spiritual struggles are explored. Other key topics include religion as a meaning system, religious influences on prosocial and antisocial behavior, and connectio
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:146251006X