Religion and Spirituality Across Cultures [Paperback]

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 markets 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.

Chapter 1. Introduction. Positive Psychology of Religion across Traditions and Beliefs; Chu Kim-Prieto.- Part I: Positive Psychology within the Context of Specific Religions.- Chapter 2. Virtues that Transcend: Positive Psychology in Jewish Texts and Tradition; Eliezer Schnall, Mark Schiffman and Aaron Cherniak.- Chapter 3. The Contributions of Christian Perspectives and Practices to Positive Psychology; Everett L. Worthington Jr., Caroline R. Lavelock, Daryl R. Van Tongeren, Charlotte van Oyen Witvliet, Brandon J. Griffin, Chelsea L. Greer, David J. Jennings II, Yin Lin, Kayla Jordan, and Man Yee Ho.Chapter 4. Religiosity and Well-Being in Muslim Context; Ahmed M. Abdel-Khalek.- Chapter 5. Fostering Meaning, Social Connection and Well-Being through Hindu Beliefs and Practices; Maia Young and Rakesh Sarin.- Chapter 6. Sikhism and Positive Psychology; Muninder K. Ahluwalia, Anna Flores Locke, and Steven Hylton.- Chapter 7. Buddhism and Positive Psychology; Julia L. Cassaniti.- Chapter 8. American Indian Traditional Ways: ConvergenclB