Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality - 9783031102738

Handbook of Positive Psychology, Religion, and SpiritualityAuthor(s): Edward B. Davis, Everett L. Worthington Jr., Sarah A. Schnitker\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031102738, 978-3031102738\nSynopsis\nThis handbook aims to bridge the gap between the fields of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality. It is the authoritative guide to the intersections among religion, spirituality, and positive psychology and includes the following sections: (1) historical and theoretical considerations, (2) methodological considerations, (3) cultural considerations, (4) developmental considerations, (5) empirical research on happiness and well-being in relation to religion and spirituality, (6) empirical research on character strengths and virtues in relation to religion and spirituality, (7) clinical and applied considerations, and (8) field unification and advance.