Research Projects
Love
Research Project
Reciprocating Love Scale Project
This project will develop the concept of Reciprocating Love and then develop a scale to measure it.
Spirituality
Research Project
Study of Spirituality in America – Structural Topic Modeling
Our team uses cutting-edge structural model analysis to understand diverse spirituality in the U.S.
Joy
Research Project
The Joyride Project
This project seeks to integrate the theological and psychological perspectives of joy and flourishing.
Spirituality
Research Project
Measuring Spirituality Among Adolescents
Pamela King and team test the psychological viability of the MDAS scale among diverse youth.
Gratitude
Research Project
Shades of Gratitude
Our team seeks to test and develop a theoretical framework to help guide future research on gratitude.
Thriving
Research Project
The Reciprocating Self: A Telos of Human Development
Pamela King uses teleology to further understand the ends and means of human development and thriving.
Spirituality
Research Project
Spiritual Exemplars: The Emerging Adult Years
Explore the groundbreaking research by Pam King on young adult spiritual exemplars and their inspiring journeys.
Youth
Research Project
CI Study of Positive Youth Development
Pamela King and partners study the impact of Compassion International's programs on youth.
Spirituality
Research Project
The Good Physician Project
Longitudinal study by Sarah Schnitker to explore spirituality and virtue formation in physicians. An Exploration of the Role of Religion and Spirituality on Virtue Formation in Physicians.
Thriving
Research Project
Self-Narratives and Emotional Health among Elite Athletes
Ben Houltberg and scholars examine the role of self-narrative profiles in elite athletes' wellbeing.
Christian
Research Project
Love Thy Neighbor Project
Sarah Schnitker examines the connection between intercessory prayer and generosity with student researchers. Examining the Effects of Moral Intuitions and Intercessory Prayer on Generous Behavior.
Youth
Research Project
Virtue Interventions in Adolescent Athletes
Sarah Schnitker and Ben Houltberg examine the contexts in which teen athletes develop character strengths.
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