Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality
Editor(s):
Edward B. Davis; Everett L. Worthington Jr.; Sarah A. Schnitker
Publishing / Edition:
Springer, 2023
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Part 1 - Historical and Theoretical Considerations
Chapter 1. Integrating Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Transcending Coexistence to Potentiate Coevolution 3
Chapter 2. Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality in Historical Perspective 21
Chapter 3. On the Integration of Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion/Spirituality: Logical, Normative, and Methodological Questions 27
Chapter 4. Virtues in Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 53
Chapter 5. Theories of Health and Well-Being Germane to a Positive Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 69
Chapter 6. Meaning as a Framework for Integrating Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religiousness and Spirituality 83
Part 2 - Methodological Considerations
Chapter 7. Measurement at the Intersection of Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion/Spirituality 99
Chapter 8. Methodological Diversity in Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 113
Part 3 - Cultural Considerations
Chapter 9. Cultural Considerations in Positive Psychology and the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 131
Chapter 10. Positive Psychology and Christianity 147
Chapter 11. Positive Psychology and Judaism 163
Chapter 12. Living the Good Life: An Islamic Perspective on Positive Psychology 179
Chapter 13. Positive Psychology and Hinduism 195
Chapter 14. Positive Psychology and Buddhism 211
Chapter 15. Positive Psychology and Religion/Spirituality Across Cultures in Europe, Non-US North America, and South America 227
Chapter 16. Positive Psychology and Religion/Spirituality Across Cultures in Africa, Asia, and Oceania 243
Part 4 - Developmental Considerations
Chapter 17. Religion, Spirituality, and Youth Thriving: Investigating the Roles of the Developing Mind and Meaning-Making 263
Chapter 18. Religious/Spiritual Development and Positive Psychology: Toward an Integrative Theory 279
Part 5 - Happiness and Well-Being
Chapter 19. The Scientific Study of Life Satisfaction and Religion/Spirituality 299
Chapter 20. The Scientific Study of Positive Emotions and Religion/Spirituality 315
Chapter 21. The Scientific Study of Positive Psychology, Religion/Spirituality, and Physical Health 329
Chapter 22. The Scientific Study of Positive Psychology, Religion/Spirituality, and Mental Health 345
Part 6 - Character Strengths and Virtues
Chapter 23. The Scientific Study of Religion/Spirituality, Forgiveness, and Hope 361
Chapter 24. Religion/Spirituality and the Twin Virtues of Humility and Gratitude 379
Chapter 25. Theological Virtues, Health, and Well-Being: Theory, Research, and Public Health 395
Part 7 - Clinical and Applied Considerations
Chapter 26. Integrating Positive Psychology, Religion/Spirituality, and a Virtue Focus Within Culturally Responsive Mental Healthcare 413
Chapter 27. Meaningfulness and Religious/Spiritual Meaning Systems at Work: A Multilevel Framework 429
Chapter 28. Positive Psychology and Religiousness/Spirituality in the Context of Couples and Families 445
Chapter 29. Positive Psychology in the Context of Religious Communities 461
Chapter 30. Building Spiritual Fortitude and Resilience Following Disaster: Synthesizing the Contributions of Positive Psychology and Religion/Spirituality 475
Part 8 - Field Unification and Advancement
Chapter 31. Future Directions for the Positive Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 493