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Religious and spiritual struggles
Hundreds of studies have shown significant links between health and various facets of religion/spirituality—from prayer and meditation to participation in rituals and religious services.
Sanctification of Marriage and Spiritual Intimacy Predicting Observed Marital Interactions Across the Transition to Parenthood [PDF]
This study examined whether heterosexual, married couples' reports of the sanctification of their marriage and their spiritual intimacy predicted their observed behavior across the transition to parenthood, using highly conservative statistical strategies to control for time-invariant factors and time-varying factors (marital love, collaborative communication skills) that could explain away these links.
Spiritual and Religious Competencies for Psychologists [PDF]
In this article, the authors propose a set of basic competencies (attitudes and beliefs, knowledge and skills) that all licensed psychologists should possess in the domain of spiritual and religious beliefs and practices.
What role do religion and spirituality play in mental health?
Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, a leading expert in the psychology of religion and spirituality, discusses their role in mental health.
APA Handbook of Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality
This two-volume handbook presents the most comprehensive coverage of the current state of the psychology of religion and spirituality.
