A relational framework for the study of religiosity and spirituality in the lives of African Americans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11042441 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacqueline S Mattis (0000-0002-6714-9163, New York University, corresponding author), Robert J Jagers (Howard University) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 519-539 |
| Publication date | 2001-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0090-4392 • E-ISSN: 1520-6629 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/jcop.1034 |
| OpenAlex | W2130230901 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 123 |
| References cited | 62 |
Religiosity and spirituality are defining features of African American life. However, within psychology, research on African American religiosity and spirituality has proceeded without benefit of a conceptual framework. This paper labors toward a framework that examines the roles of religion and spirituality in the development and maintenance of social relationships. We review empirical research on the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of African Americans with an eye toward illuminating the affective, cognitive, and behavioral mechanisms through which religion and spirituality shape individual, family, and communal relationships across the developmental span. Future directions for quantitative and qualitative research on African American religious and spiritual life are suggested. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc
African american · Cognition · Conceptual framework · Life span · Religiosity · Social science · Sociology · Spirituality · Anthropology · Community Health and Development · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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