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ABSTRACT
This article explores the concept of religion from a psychological perspective, focusing on its impact on human
behavior, cognition, and emotion. The study uses a literature review approach to identify the key themes and trends
related to religion as a psychological concept. The findings reveal that religion has significant psychological
implications and impacts human behavior, cognition, and emotion. However, there are limitations and gaps in the
current state of research that need to be addressed. This study highlights the need for further research on the impact
of religion on diverse populations and the need for more objective measures of religious beliefs and practices.
KEYWORDS
Religion, psychology, behavior, cognition, emotion, coping mechanism, meaning, prosocial behavior, deviant
behavior, perception, attention, memory, self-report measures, cultural and religious diversity.
INTRODUCTION
Religion has been an integral part of human society for
centuries, and its impact on the individual and
collective psyche is undeniable. While religion is
primarily viewed as a spiritual or philosophical concept,
it also has significant psychological implications. This
article explores the concept of religion from a
psychological perspective, focusing on its impact on
human behavior, cognition, and emotion. The article
begins with an overview of the research methodology
before delving into the results of the literature review.
Finally, the article concludes with a discussion of the
Research Article
EXPLORING RELIGION AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPT
Submission Date:
April 25, 2023,
Accepted Date:
April 30, 2023,
Published Date:
May 01, 2023
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume03Issue05-01
Dr. Richa Shrivastava
Associate Professor, Psychology Department D.G (P.G) College Kanpur, India
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implications of the findings and the significance of
religion as a psychological concept.
METHOD
This article uses a literature review approach to explore
the concept of religion from a psychological
perspective. The research design involves the
following steps:
Search for relevant literature: A comprehensive search
was conducted using various online and offline
sources, including academic databases, books, and
scholarly articles. The search was focused on
publications that explore religion as a psychological
concept and its impact on human behavior, cognition,
and emotion.
Data collection:
The selected literature was then
collected and compiled into a dataset. The dataset
includes information on the authors, titles of the
publications, dates of publication, and key findings.
Data analysis: The data analysis involved a critical
evaluation of the literature to identify the key themes
and trends related to religion as a psychological
concept. The analysis also sought to identify the gaps
and limitations in the literature and to provide a
comprehensive overview of the current state of
research in this area.
Validation: The findings of the literature review were
validated through peer review and feedback from
experts in the field of psychology and religion. The
feedback was used to refine the analysis and to ensure
the accuracy and validity of the findings.
RESULTS
The literature review reveals that religion has a
significant impact on human behavior, cognition, and
emotion. The findings suggest that religion can serve
as a coping mechanism for individuals facing stressful
life events and can provide a sense of meaning and
purpose in life. Religion also influences social behavior,
with religious individuals being more likely to engage in
prosocial behaviors and less likely to engage in deviant
behavior. Additionally, religion can impact cognitive
processes such as perception, attention, and memory,
with religious beliefs and practices shaping the way
individuals interpret and remember events.
However, the literature review also highlights some
limitations and gaps in the current state of research.
For example, many studies rely on self-report
measures of religious beliefs and practices, which may
be subject to bias and inaccuracies. Additionally, there
is a need for more research on the impact of religion on
diverse populations, including individuals from
different cultural and religious backgrounds.
CONCLUSION
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the
concept of religion from a psychological perspective.
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VOLUME
03
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SJIF
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MPACT
FACTOR
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5.
993
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OCLC
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1121105677
Publisher:
Oscar Publishing Services
Servi
The findings suggest that religion has significant
psychological implications and impacts human
behavior, cognition, and emotion. However, there are
limitations and gaps in the current state of research
that need to be addressed. This study highlights the
need for further research on the impact of religion on
diverse populations and the need for more objective
measures of religious beliefs and practices. Overall, this
article contributes to the ongoing discourse on religion
as a psychological concept and its role in shaping
human behavior and cognition.
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