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Faith And Health: Psychological Perspectives
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This Volume Reviews And Integrates The Growing Body Of Contemporary Psychological Research On The Links Between Religious Faith And Health Outcomes. It Presents Uptodate Findings From Empirical Studies Of Populations Ranging From Healthy Individuals To Those With Specific Clinical Problems, Including Cancer, Hiv/Aids, And Psychological Disorders. Drawing On Multiple Perspectives In Psychology, The Book Examines Such Critical Questions As The Impact Of Religious Practices On Health Behaviors And Health Risks; The Role Played By Faith In Adaptation To Illness Or Disability; And Possible Influences On Physiological Functioning And Mortality. Chapters Reflect The Close Collaboration Of The Editors And Contributing Authors, Who Discuss Commonalities And Differences In Their Work, Debate Key Methodological Concerns, And Outline A Cohesive Agenda For Future Research.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Faith and Health: Psychological Perspectives'? A: The book reviews and integrates contemporary psychological research on the links between religious faith and health outcomes, examining how faith impacts health behaviors and risks.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Faith and Health: Psychological Perspectives' is Thomas G. Plante.
- Q: What types of health outcomes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various health outcomes including those related to cancer, HIV/AIDS, and psychological disorders, as well as general health behaviors.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This book is in its first edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Faith and Health: Psychological Perspectives' is hardcover.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The item condition is labeled as new.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 2, 2001.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Psychotherapy, TA & NLP.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of religious practices on health, the role of faith in adapting to illness, and influences on physiological functioning and mortality.