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


EK van der Merwe
C van Eeden
HJM van Deventer

Abstract

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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eISSN: 2072-8050
print ISSN: 0259-9422