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Mattering in the Pews and Beyond: How the Concept of “Mattering” May Provide Religious Practitioners and Institutions with a Deeper Understanding of Well-Being

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This brief essay aims to introduce the concept of "mattering" in its relevance for both the secular and spiritual realm. I argue for the importance of this psychosocial resource for a more holistic understanding of well-being and for its relevance for religious institutions and practitioners.

Source: Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling Advancing theory and professional practice through scholarly and reflective publications

DOI: 10.1177/15423050251324954

Author: Rebecca Bonhag

Institution: Baylor University

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4408391576

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