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1 janvier 2010
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God-image God-concept African religion Christian religion meaning psychological well-beingSujets proches
Welfare (Personal well-being) WellbeingCiter ce document
E. Karen van der Merwe et al., « A psychological perspective on god-belief as a source of well-being and meaning », HTS Theological Studies, ID : 10670/1.kgrb42
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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.