Exploring God attachment and cultural dynamics: early attachment experiences, God perception, and spiritual compensation among Chinese Christians.
This study explores how early attachment experiences and cultural values shape God attachment and perceptions among Chinese Christians. Drawing on Attachment Theory, the Compensation Hypothesis, and the Correspondence Hypothesis, thematic analysis was conducted on interviews with 11 participants. Th...
| Publicado en: | Mental Health, Religion & Culture Vol. 28; no. 8; pp. 819 - 836 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2025
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