Neurodiversity and Thriving: A Case Study in Theology-Informed Psychology

The concept of ‘neurodiversity’ to speak of conditions such as autism, dyslexia, and others as differences, not disorders or pathologies, relies on a robust account of human flourishing that can incorporate these conditions. Conceptions of illness and well-being are always partially theological, whi...

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Autori: Leidenhag, Joanna (Autore) ; King, Pamela Ebstyne (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Sage 2023
In: Studies in Christian ethics
Anno: 2023, Volume: 36, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 827-843
Notazioni IxTheo:AE Psicologia delle religioni
NBE Antropologia
ZD Psicologia
Altre parole chiave:B thriving
B Autism
B Well-being
B neurodiversity
B Psychology
B Flourishing
B Volf
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Riepilogo:The concept of ‘neurodiversity’ to speak of conditions such as autism, dyslexia, and others as differences, not disorders or pathologies, relies on a robust account of human flourishing that can incorporate these conditions. Conceptions of illness and well-being are always partially theological, whilst also having to be grounded in the empirical realities of the present time. Therefore, positive developmental psychology is a particularly apt field for developing a theology-informed psychology. This article argues that recent work in theology-engaged psychology of thriving, as opposed to subjective flourishing, is the best approach to securing a vision of well-being for neurodiverse persons.
ISSN:0953-9468
Comprende:Enthalten in: Studies in Christian ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/09539468231187784