Spirituality and Positive Psychology
A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444). This special issue belongs to the section "Religions and Health/Psychology/Social Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 34207
Special Issue Editor
Interests: positive psychology; existential psychology; meaning in life; logotherapy; spirituality; spiritual development; positive change; change and growth processes; transformative life experiences
Special Issue Information
Dear colleagues,
The focus of this issue is on providing a holistic view of the relationship between spirituality and positive psychology constructs in theory and practice. Given that well-being is not only the absence of mental illness but also the presence of positive psychological resources, the purpose of the present issue is to enrich scholarly understanding of the multitude of dimensions and perspectives related to human wellness, growth and potential.
The long-standing science of the psychology of religion and spirituality has unfolded over the last few decades, demonstrating evidence regarding the association between spirituality and greater well-being and better mental and physical health, and its role as a moderator for psychological adjustment to negative life experiences. At the same time, given the fast-paced growth in empirical evidence and interventions that the field of positive psychology has accomplished since its emergence in 1998, broadening and deepening the understanding of positive human functioning and growth entails an integrative and holistic view—that takes into account various perspectives and aspects. Addressing the full range of human conditions, emotions and concerns can deepen our understanding of positive human functioning, flourishing, growth and mental health and portray “life worth living” as a whole. Topics of shared interest may include hope, forgiveness, gratitude, humility, resilience, compassion, awe, elevation, meaning and self-transcendence, offering a richer and more integrative view of human experience.
This issue will explore potential meeting points between spirituality, broadly defined, and positive psychology. The different orientations, backgrounds and propositions of the science of positive psychology and spirituality provide a fertile ground for a potential dialogue, based on each unique contribution to the understanding of the core essences of life worth living.
Dr. Pninit Russo-Netzer
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- positive psychology
- well-being
- spirituality
- growth
- mindfulness
- meaning in life
- wholeness
- spiritual development
- character strengths
- PTG
- hope
- resilience
- awe
- elevation
- self-transcendence
- wholeness
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