Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach Hood, Ralph W., Jr.; Hunsberger, Bruce; Gorsuch, Richard and Spilka, Bernard

Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach Hood, Ralph W., Jr.; Hunsberger, Bruce; Gorsuch, Richard and Spilka, Bernard

ISBN 10: 1572309016 / ISBN 13: 9781572309012

Published by The Guilford Press, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach Hood, Ralph W., Jr.; Hunsberger, Bruce; Gorsuch, Richard and Spilka, Bernard
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1572309016
• ISBN 13: 9781572309012
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Now in a fully revised and expanded third edition, this landmark text provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of an increasingly rich and varied field. 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.

New in the Third Edition
*Restructured and expanded to accommodate the rapidly growing literature
*Fully updated with the latest findings and interpretations
*New chapter on religion and biology
*New chapter on empirical foundations
*Coverage of such timely topics as religious extremism and clerical child abuse

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Preface
1. The Psychological Nature and Functions of Religion
2. Foundations for an Empirical Psychology of Religion
3. Religion and Biology
4. Religion in Childhood
5. Religious Socialization and Thought in Adolescence and Young Adulthood
6. The Form and Content of Adult Religion
7. The Roles and Functions of Religion in Adult Life
8. Religion and Death
9. Religious Experience
10. Mysticism
11. Conversion
12. The Social Psychology of Religious Organizations
13. Religion and Morality
14. Helping Behavior and Prejudice
15. Religion, Coping, and Adjustment
16. Religion and Mental Disorder
17. Epilogue
Index