Assessing Spirituality in a Diverse World

• Author(s): Amy L. Ai, Paul Wink, Raymond F. Paloutzian, Kevin A. Harris,
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Pages: 618
• ISBN_10: 3030521427
  ISBN_13: 9783030521424
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Social Science / Sociology of Religion , Religion / Psychology of Religion , Psychology / Assessment, Testing & Measurement , Social Science / Sociology / General , Psychology / General , Religion / General ,

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This volume addresses an important problem in social scientific research on global religions and spirituality: How to evaluate the role of diverse religious and spiritual (R/S) beliefs and practices within the rapid evolution of spiritual globalization and diversification trends. The book examines this question by bringing together a panel of international scholars including psychologists, sociologists, and researchers in religious studies, public health, medicine, and social work. The content includes chapters describing innovative concepts of post-Christian spirituality, Eastern forms of meditation, afterlife beliefs associated with the three dominant cultural legacies, various non-religious worldviews, spiritual Jihad, and secular and religious reverence. The book also covers such important themes as spiritual well-being, faith, struggle, meaning making, modeling, and support, as well as mysticism and using prayer to cope with existential crises. This book advances theunderstanding of the role of R/S across different faiths and cultural systems, including both Western and non-Western ones, and enriches the mainstream of psychological sciences and practices. It appeals to students, educators, researchers, and clinicians in multiple related fields and disciplines.