The psychology of religion : an empirical approach / Ralph W. Hood, Jr., Peter C. Hill, Bernard Spilka.

Author/creator Hood, Ralph W. author.
Other author Hill, Peter C., 1953- author.
Other author Spilka, Bernard, 1926- author.
Format Book
EditionFifth Edition.
PublicationNew York, NY : Guilford Press, [2018]
Descriptionxvi, 656 pages ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents The psychological nature and functions of religion -- Foundations for an empirical psychology of religion -- Evolution, neuropsychology, and other biological aspects of religion -- Religion in childhood -- Religion in adolescence and young adulthood -- Adult religious issues -- Religion, aging, and death -- Conversion, spiritual transformation, and deconversion -- Relationships between individuals and religious groups -- Religious and spiritual experience -- Mysticism -- Religion, morality, and prejudice -- Religion, health, psychopathology, and coping -- Epilogue.
Abstract "Keeping up with the rapidly growing research base, the leading graduate-level psychology of religion text is now in a fully updated fifth edition. It takes a balanced, empirically driven approach to understanding the role of religion in individual functioning and social behavior. Integrating research on numerous different faith traditions, the book addresses the quest for meaning; links between religion and biology; religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; experiential dimensions of religion and spirituality; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to coping, adjustment, and mental disorder. Chapter-opening quotations and topical research boxes enhance the readability of this highly instructive text." -- From publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2018031189
ISBN9781462535989 hardcover alkaline paper
ISBN1462535984 hardcover alkaline paper

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