Abstract
This book assesses the life and success of the writer Paulo Coelho, one of the most fascinating and contemporary writers in the world, through new lenses. It applies a positive psychology perspective and contributes to using innovative theories in psychobiographical studies. This study explores the development of holistic wellness (HWM) and faith development (FDT) throughout the writer's life. It presents radical changes in spirituality, self-direction, love and faith across the life span. Further, it analyses the development of Coelho's relationship with God and the creation of meaningfulness through his belief and writing. This study contributes to a new era of psychobiographical works within the positive psychology framework.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Number of pages | 501 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319596389 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319596372 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Creation of Meaningfulness though Belief and Writing
- Creative Works of Paulo Coelho
- Data Collection and Sampling
- Defining Psychobiography
- Faith Development Theory
- Faith and Spirituality
- Fowlers' Stages of Faith Development Theory
- God
- Holistic Wellness Model
- Life Task Spirituality
- Lyricist and Novelist Paulo Coelho
- Psychobiography in Framework Positive Psychology
- Qualitative Case Study Research
- Research Design and Methodology
- Research Findings on the Life of Paulo Coelho
- Research Paradigm of Hermeneutics in Psychobiography
- Research Process in Psychobiography
- Stages of Faith Development
- Work and Leisure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology
- General Social Sciences