Attachment in Religion and Spirituality: A Wider View

Author(s) : Pehr Granqvist

Attachment in Religion and Spirituality: A Wider View

Book Details

  • Publisher : Guilford Press
  • Published : April 2020
  • Cover : Hardback
  • Pages : 414
  • Category :
    Attachment Theory
  • Catalogue No : 94927
  • ISBN 13 : 9781462542680
  • ISBN 10 : 1462542689

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Synthesizing diverse strands of theory and research, this compelling book explores the psychology of religion and spirituality through an innovative attachment lens. Pehr Granqvist examines the connections between early caregiving experiences, attachment patterns, and individual differences in religious cognition, experience, and behavior. The function of a deity as an attachment figure is analyzed, as are ways in which attachment facilitates the intergenerational transmission of religion.

The book also shows how the attachment perspective can aid in understanding mystical experiences, connections between religion and mental health, and cultural differences between more and less religious societies. Granqvist's conversational writing style, concrete examples, and references to popular culture render complex concepts accessible.

About the Author(s)

Pehr Granqvist is Professor of Psychology, Stockholm University. He has more than 20 years experience conducting and communicating attachment research. He has worked closely with leading researchers in the field of attachment. He received the 2023 William James Award from the American Psychological Association.

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