Religion and Spirituality Across Cultures (Cross-Cultural Advancements in Positive Psychology Book 9)

This book presents an integrated review and critical analysis of the recent research in the positive psychology of religion, with focus on the positive psychology of religion across different cultures and religions. The book provides a review of the literature on different contributions of religion and spirituality to positive functioning and well-being and reviews religions across the world, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Native American religions, and Hinduism. It fills a unique place in the market’s increasing interest and demand in the psychology of religion, as well as positive psychology. While the target audience is researchers, scholars, and students in psychology, cross-cultural studies, religious studies, and social sciences, it will be useful for anyone interested in better understanding the contributions of religion and culture in subjective well-being. -- Provided by publisher Front Matter....Pages i-vi Introduction: Positive Psychology of Religion Across Traditions and Beliefs....Pages 1-18 Front Matter....Pages 19-19 Virtues That Transcend: Positive Psychology in Jewish Texts and Tradition....Pages 21-45 The Contributions of Christian Perspectives and Practices to Positive Psychology....Pages 47-70 Religiosity and Well-Being in a Muslim Context....Pages 71-85 Fostering Meaning, Social Connection, and Well-Being Through Hindu Beliefs and Practices....Pages 87-100 Buddhism and Positive Psychology....Pages 101-124 Sikhism and Positive Psychology....Pages 125-136 American Indian Traditional Ways: Convergence and Divergence with Positive Psychology....Pages 137-159 Front Matter....Pages 161-161 Religiosity and Subjective Well-Being: An International Perspective....Pages 163-175 Religious/Spiritual Meaning Systems: Multiple Pathways to Well-Being....Pages 177-201 Mindfulness, Consciousness, Spirituality, and Well-Being....Pages 203-225 Mind-Body Practices and the Neuro-psychology of Wellbeing....Pages 227-246 Religion, Emotion Regulation, and Well-Being....Pages 247-269 Humility and Religion: Benefits, Difficulties, and a Model of Religious Tolerance....Pages 271-285 Gratitude and Spirituality: A Review of Theory and Research....Pages 287-301 Religion and Forgiveness of Others....Pages 303-318 Religious Ecstasy and Other Intense Emotions....Pages 319-335 Spiritual Resilience and Struggle Following the Experience of a Stroke....Pages 337-353 Religiosity and Immigrant Family Narratives in Korean American Young Adults....Pages 355-369