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Youth, Religion and Religious Tolerance in India: An Inquiry of Lived Experiences

Paris, France · March 2019

Posters · Cultural Psychology

  • Rachana Bhangaokar
    The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
  • Krishna Zaveri
    The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Abstract

The qualitative study was conducted with 45 Hindu, Muslim, and Christian college-going youth about religion and religious tolerance.Religion,a public and private matter,had positive effects on psychological well-being.Trust (sraddha, vishwas) in God was critical to overcome personal challenges.Education, friendships across religious boundaries and family socialization encouraged religious tolerance and social harmony.

Religion

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