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This study aims to assess if practices in theistic traditions offer significant psychological benefits. To do so, researchers will conduct a randomized controlled trial of the effects of Hesychastic prayer, a simple form of contemplative prayer also known as the Jesus Prayer, on the wellbeing of self-identified Christians.
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A training program that covers theoretical, applied, and experiential aspects of forgiveness science and Jewish forgiveness will be developed to help rabbis and Jewish spiritual leaders promote forgiveness within the Jewish context to families and communities.
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Researchers aim to empirically study how Shabbat dinner practice contributes to an increase in social connectedness, promoting human flourishing.
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Religion is an integral part of everyday life for billions of people, yet little is known about the developmental antecedents of religious belief outside of Western cultures. Using data from over 200,000 individuals across 22 countries, we evaluate several childhood predictors of belief in God, gods, and spiritual forces in adulthood...
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Indigenous peoples often have a unique and deep connection to the land. However, quantitative research exploring this issue is scarce. The cur...
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This grant supports the development of a framework that organizes a range of religious and spiritual exercises for systematic empirical investigation.