Magical Thinking in Severe Grief Reactions: Theoretical Foundations and New Insights from a Grounded Theory Expert Study (2018)

Name: Magical Thinking in Severe Grief Reactions: Theoretical Foundations and New Insights from a Grounded Theory Expert Study (2018)
SKU: INR-9783658250010
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SKU: INR-9783658250010 Category: Books Tags: Psychology, Social Science, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Ingram, Sociology of Religion

Description

Christian LÃ¶nneker systematically explores the phenomenon of magical thinking in the context of severe grief reactions focusing on intrusive forms reported by bereaved individuals seeking professional support. The author succeeds in proposing a comprehensive definition of magical thinking and a rationale for its association with grief based on various disciplines, such as psychology, anthropology, and the cognitive science of religion. Within the scope of a grounded theory study, case reports comprise themes like bringing the deceased back to life, the magical efficacy of religious rituals, and attempts to ward off harmful influences of the dead.

Author: Lonneker, Christian

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 3658250011
Language: English
Pages: 182