The Psychology of Religion and Coping: Theory, Research, Practice

When faced with a crisis, why do some people turn to religion to help them cope, while others turn away? Is religious belief merely a defense or a form of denial? Is spirituality a help or a hindrance in times of stress? Building a much-needed bridge between two different worlds of thought and practice--religion and psychology--this volume sensitively interweaves theory with first-hand accounts, clinical insight, and scientific research. The book underscores the need for greater sensitivity to religion and spirituality in the context of helping relationships, and suggests a range of ways that faith might be used more fully to help people in crisis.


Author: Kenneth I. Pargament
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 02/15/2001
Pages: 548
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.14d
ISBN13: 9781572306646
ISBN10: 1572306645
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy | General
- Religion | Psychology of Religion
- Medical | Mental Health

About the Author
Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, is Professor of Psychology at Bowling Green State University, where he is also Director of Clinical Training of the clinical psychology PhD program. He is coeditor of Forgiveness: Theory, Research, and Practice (with Michael E. McCullough and Carl E. Thoresen).

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