Faith from a Positive Psychology Perspective

• Main Authors: Miller-Perrin, Cindy (Author), Krumrei Mancuso, Elizabeth (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Psychology.; Religion.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Positive psychology.; Positive Psychology.; Religious Studies, general.; Quality of Life Research.

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 th...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. Religion, Spirituality, and Positive Psychology: History and Definitions
• Chapter 2. Faith and Positive Emotions
• Chapter 3. Faith and Emotions.-  Chapter 4. Faith and Cognition
• Chapter 5. Faith and Relationships
• Chapter 6. Faith and Community
• Chapter 7. Final Reflections on Faith and Positive Human Functioning.