A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning

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Van der Merwe, E. Karen
Van Eeden, Chrizanne
Van Deventer, Hans J.M.

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OpenJournals Publishing

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This article reports on a qualitative exploration of the well-being and meaning that second- and third-generation Christians from an African context experience because of their integration of religion in their life and being. A textured, integrated tapestry is created of the participants’ understanding of God (God-concept), experience of their relationship with God (God-image) and understanding of life as coloured by their belief systems. The contribution of their God-belief to their sense of meaning and psychological well-being frames the tapestry of this article.

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God-image, God-concept, African religion, Christian religion, Meaning, Psychological well-being

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Van der Merwe, E.K.,Van Eeden, C. & Van Deventer, H.J.M., 2010, ‘A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 66(1),Art. #332, 10 pages. DOI:10.4102/hts.v66i1.332.