The psychology of religion
Subtitle: an empirical approach
By: Bernard Spilk ... [et al.].
Contributors: Spilka, Bernard, 1926-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 671
Subjects: Psychology, Religious.
Description: "The authors synthesize classic and contemporary research on religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; the forms and meaning of religious experience; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to biology, morality, coping, and mental health. As in previous editions, the focus is on scientific work that is moving the psychology of religion into the mainstream of academic psychology, rather than broad interpretative and conceptual discussions. Organized for optimal use in advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level courses, every chapter features thought-provoking quotations, sidebars, and examples that bring key concepts to life."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 545-639) and indexes.
Previous edition entered under: Spilks, Bernard.
Table of contents: title: The psychological nature and functions of religion; title: Foundations for an empirical psychology of religion; title: Religion and biology; title: Religion in childhood; title: Religious socialization and thought in adolescence and young adulthood; title: The form and content of adult religion; title: The roles and functions of religion in adult life; title: Religion and death; title: Religious experience; title: Mysticism; title: Conversion; title: The social psychology of religious organizations; title: Religion and morality; title: Helping behavior and prejudice; title: Religion, coping, and adjustment; title: Religion and mental disorder.