Psychological Perspectives on Identity, Religion and Well-Being: Empirical Findings from India

This book explores the relationship between identity, religious beliefs, and well-being in the contemporary world, drawing from a social psychological perspective and interdisciplinary literature. In post-globalization India, issues of identity, religion, and well-being are dynamic and vibrant, influencing individual and group conditions across age groups and genders. The book investigates the interplay and confluence of socio-cultural-political variables in changing times, using a large sample from four major religious faiths in India. It aims to understand the significant interactions among facets of identity, religious beliefs, and practices, and well-being with age and gender in a global population.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between identity, religious beliefs, and well-being in the contemporary world, taking a social psychological approach. By drawing upon intellectual resources from various interdisciplinary fields, it seeks to establish connections within the broader societal context. In the context of India's diverse and rapidly changing post-globalization landscape, issues of identity, religion, and well-being emerge as dynamic and vibrant aspects of social reality, impacting individuals and groups across different age groups and genders. Recognizing the significance of these factors, this book aims to investigate the outcomes of personal and social well-being in relation to identity and religion. It recognizes that as contexts evolve, these issues take on different shades and exert varying influences on human conditions. To address this, the book goes beyond traditional behavioral science tropes and explores the dynamic interplay and confluence of socio-cultural-political variables in changing times. Drawing from a substantial sample of individuals from the four major religious faiths in India—Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Sikhism—this book provides readers with a deep understanding of the significant interactions between facets of identity, religious beliefs, and practices, as well as well-being, with age and gender in a significant segment of the global population. By examining these interconnections, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics that shape individuals' experiences and well-being in the modern world.

Weight: 483g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811928437
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022