Faith from a Positive Psychology Perspective

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Religion & Spirituality
Cover of the book Faith from a Positive Psychology Perspective by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso, Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso ISBN: 9789401794367
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: October 1, 2014
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
ISBN: 9789401794367
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: October 1, 2014
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book highlights religious faith from a positive psychology perspective, examining the relationship between religious faith and optimal psychological functioning. It takes a perspective of religious diversity that incorporates international and cross-cultural work. The empirical literature on the role of faith and cognition, faith and emotion, and faith and behaviour is addressed including how these topics relate to individuals’ mental health, well-being, strength, and resilience. Information on how these faith concepts are relevant to the broader context of relational functioning in families, friendships, and communities is also incorporated.

Psychologists have traditionally focused on the treatment of mental illness from a perspective of repairing damaged habits, damaged drives, damaged childhoods, and damaged brains. In recent years, however, many psychological researchers and practitioners have attempted to re-focus the field away from the study of human weakness and damage toward the promotion of a positive psychology of well-being among individuals, families, and communities. One domain within the field of positive psychology is the study of religious faith as a human strength that has the potential to enhance individuals’ optimal existence and well-being.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book highlights religious faith from a positive psychology perspective, examining the relationship between religious faith and optimal psychological functioning. It takes a perspective of religious diversity that incorporates international and cross-cultural work. The empirical literature on the role of faith and cognition, faith and emotion, and faith and behaviour is addressed including how these topics relate to individuals’ mental health, well-being, strength, and resilience. Information on how these faith concepts are relevant to the broader context of relational functioning in families, friendships, and communities is also incorporated.

Psychologists have traditionally focused on the treatment of mental illness from a perspective of repairing damaged habits, damaged drives, damaged childhoods, and damaged brains. In recent years, however, many psychological researchers and practitioners have attempted to re-focus the field away from the study of human weakness and damage toward the promotion of a positive psychology of well-being among individuals, families, and communities. One domain within the field of positive psychology is the study of religious faith as a human strength that has the potential to enhance individuals’ optimal existence and well-being.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Nuclear Power and Public Policy by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book A Textbook of Human Psychology by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Tradition and Innovation by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Brain Mechanisms and Spatial Vision by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Cohesion and Conflict in International Communism by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Clinical Learning and Teaching Innovations in Nursing by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Formal Contributions to the Theory of Public Choice by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Mostly in the Line of Duty by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Astronomy and Civilization in the New Enlightenment by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Redefining Indefinites by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Semiconductor Technologies in the Era of Electronics by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Stem Cell Biology in Health and Disease by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Well-Being and Cultures by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Experience, Reality, and Scientific Explanation by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
Cover of the book Crop Production for Agricultural Improvement by Cindy Miller-Perrin, Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy