Research
Research in psychology of religion aims to describe and explain religious beliefs and behaviours, attitudes and representations, religious and spiritual practices of individuals. It approaches investigations through the use of psychological concepts and methods developed in social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, cultural psychology and psychology of personality among others psychological sub-disciplines. Conducted in accord with the principles of scientific inquiry, this research aims to explore various forms of religiosity expressed in (and outside of) different religious traditions, especially in the contemporary world, but occurring at other times too. We focus our current research on four major areas, including:
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Drawings of gods: A Multicultural and Interdisciplinary Approach of Children’s Representations of Supernatural Agents (FNS)
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La spiritualité et le bien-être chez les personnes âgées : besoins, pratiques et réponses institutionnelles (Fondation Leenaards)
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Spirituality in healthcare institution
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Contemplative practices rooted in Buddhism and the stress response: A mixed-method study
Completed researches
- Attitudes religieuses face à la naissance
- Spiritual coping and attachement
- Conversion et construction de l'identité religieuse
Work of researchers headed by Prof.Pierre-Yves Brandt