Psychology of Religion and Families

Now in its second edition, this multidisciplinary text addresses the growing scholarly connection between religion and family life and offers an accurate and engaging account of why and how families are impacted by their religion.

Loren D. Marks is a professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University and co-director of the American Families of Faith research project. David C. Dollahite is a professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University and co-director of the American Families of Faith research project.

1. Why Religion Matters to You Right Now and in Your Future Family 2. What in the World Is Religion? 3. The Influence of Religious Beliefs and Practices in Marriage 4. Conflicts, Struggles, and Stressors: Religion as a Source and Resource 5. The Rise of the "Nones" and "Dones" and Increased Interfaith Marriage 6. Parenting, Religion, and American Families of Faith 7. Strong Hispanic American Families of Faith 8. Strong Asian American Families of Faith 9. Strong African American Families of Faith 10. Muslim Families in the United States 11. Jewish Families in the United States 12. Religion and Diverse Family Forms: LGBTQ Families and Families of Divorce 13. Religion, Sex, and Gender Roles in Marriage 14. Forgiveness, Repentance, and Families 15. What We Have Learned and What We Hope You Will Take with You