Embodiment of emotions and embodiment in religion
This research looks at the relationships among postural, psychological, and physiological aspects of religious practice. It also provided unique data on full-body expressions of positive emotions.
Affective and biological predictors of religiosity and spirituality
Positive Emotions, Meditation, Behavior Maintenance
This research highlights the role of positive emotions when experienced during religious practice, meditation, and other health behaviors.
The role of religion for a compassionate world
Does religion promote compassion? If yes, how? These are critical questions we plan to address in a new 3-year grant funded project (Templeton Religion Trust)
Toward a better understanding of religion's potential dark side
This research looks at the relationships between religion/spirituality, compliance and antisocial behavior.
Interdisciplinary research: Positive emotions in the Hebrew Bible
This research looks back at the fundamental texts of religion for a qualitative analysis of emotions.