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Religion in Personality Theory
- 1st Edition - December 3, 2013
- Author: Frederick Walborn
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 7 8 6 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 0 7 9 4 3 - 4
Religion in Personality Theory makes clear the link between theory and research and personality and religion. Presently, most personality texts have a limited discussion of religi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteReligion in Personality Theory makes clear the link between theory and research and personality and religion. Presently, most personality texts have a limited discussion of religion and reference few theorists other than Freud and Maslow in relation to the subject. This book reviews the theory and the empirical literature on the writings of 14 theorists. Every chapter concludes with a summation of the current research on the theorist’s proposals.
Reviews:
"Frederick Walborn has written an excellent text that explores the degree to which classical personality theorists were personally influenced by and focused upon religion in developing their personality theories. Each theorist is presented in sufficient detail so that their personal views of religion are seen to influence the theories they developed. In addition, the current status of the empirical evidence in the psychology of religion is explored in the context of the theorist and theory to which the data is most relevant. Current and up to date, this text is appropriate for either a course in Personality or as an introduction to the Psychology of Religion. The author's own comprehensive theory of religion and spirituality creatively integrates the positive contributions of the classical personality theorist to the contemporary psychology of religion."
-Ralph W. Hood Jr., Professor of Psychology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
"In this interesting and accessible book, Frederick Walborn thoughtfully probes the place of religion and spirituality in the writings of a broad range of classical psychological thinkers and offers an insightful critique of current empirical research on the complex relation of religion and spirituality to individual well-being."
-Michele Dillon, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
- Identifies what major personality theorists say about religion
- Investigates whether evidence supports or refutes predictions made by different theories
- Concludes with a comprehensive integrative theory on religion and spirituality
Undergraduate and graduate students in counseling, pastoral counseling, psychology, or social work
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Introduction
Abstract
An Overview of the Psychology of Religion/Spirituality
What to Expect from this Book
Chapter 2. Sigmund Freud
Abstract
Religious Biography
Totem and Taboo
Oceanic Feelings
Oedipal Complex
Religion Being a Crutch
The Documentary Hypothesis
Religion and Rationality
The Life and Death Instincts
The Future of Religion According to Freud
Research on Freud’s Writings on Religion
The Future of Psychoanalysis and Religion/Spirituality
Chapter 3. Carl Jung
Abstract
Religious Biography
An Overview of Jung’s Major Concepts and Religion
Jung and Eastern Religions
Jung and Western Religions
Answer to Job
Quantum Physics and Religion
Does God Evolve?
Religion and the Future
Empirical Evidence
Summary
Chapter 4. Alfred Adler
Abstract
Religious Biography
Coauthor with a Lutheran Minister
Social Interest
Empirical Evidence
Summary
Chapter 5. Karen Horney
Abstract
Horney’s Adolescent Years
Horney’s Writings on Religion/Spirituality
Personality Theory and Religion
Empirical Literature on Personality Disorders and Religion/Spirituality
Horney and Zen Buddhism
Summary
Chapter 6. Erik Erikson
Abstract
Religious Biography
Erikson and Religion
The Psychosocial Stages and Religion
Martin Luther
Gandhi’s Truth
Empirical Evidence
Summary
Chapter 7. Eric Fromm
Abstract
Religious Biography
Fromm’s Definition of Religion
Existentialism and Freedom
The Evolution of God
Old Testament
New Testament
Zen Buddhism
Authoritarian Religions
Humanistic Religions
Summary of Fromm’s Religious/Spiritual Writings
Empirical Literature on Authoritarianism
Summary of the Empirical Literature on Authoritarianism
Chapter 8. Burris Frederic Skinner
Abstract
Religious Biography
Free Will and Dignity
Heaven and Hell
Superstitious Behavior and Religion
Eastern Mysticism
The Virtuous Life
The Evolution of Religion
The Master Culture
Summary of Skinner’s Writings on Religion
Empirical Literature
Summary of the Empirical Literature
Chapter 9. Albert Bandura
Abstract
Spiritual Modeling
Socialization
Guilt, Forgiveness, and Spiritual Self-Efficacy
Summary
Chapter 10. Walter Mischel
Abstract
Spirit Possession
Delay of Gratification
Summary
Chapter 11. Raymond Cattell
Abstract
The Creation of Beyondism
The Practice of Beyondism
Beyondism Goes Beyond
The Universal Reality
Empirical Literature
Summary
Chapter 12. Abraham Maslow
Abstract
Religious Biography
Dichotomized Religion and Science
Deficit Needs and Growth Needs
Self-Actualization
Peak Experiences and Mysticism
Evolution of Religions
Empirical Literature
Summary
Chapter 13. Victor Frankl
Abstract
Religious Biography
Human Search for Meaning
Unconscious Religion
Medical Ministry
Empirical Literature
Summary
Chapter 14. Gordon Allport
Abstract
Religious Biography
Mature versus Immature Religious Sentiment
Religion and Prejudice
The Evolution of Religion
The Empirical Literature
Summary
Chapter 15. John Bowlby
Abstract
Individual Differences in Attachment Patterns
Dependency versus Attachment
Attachment Criteria and Relationship with God
Individual Differences of Attachment with God
Summary
Chapter 16. A Comprehensive Theory of Spirituality and Religion
Abstract
The Formal Characteristics of a Personality Theory
Overview of the Integrative/Comprehensive Theory on Spirituality and Religion
An Integrative/Comprehensive Theory of Spirituality and Religion
The Secure Pathways and Dynamics
The Insecure Pathways and Dynamics
Summary
References
Index
- No. of pages: 456
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 3, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780124078642
- eBook ISBN: 9780124079434
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