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Journal of Positive Psychology, Agapology and Spirituality
The interdisciplinary study of human flourishing (bliss) through positive psychology, agapology and spirituality — published open access by LAB Press.


The Agapology of LOVE, Adversity and Bliss
The inaugural issue introduces the scientific study of bliss through positive psychology, agapology and spirituality, focusing on the transformative role of struggle in the relationship between spirituality and flourishing.
https://doi.org/10.54825/ZQYD9910Peer-reviewed articles
Every JPPAS article carries a registered DOI. General LAB Press writings are held separately under LAB Press.
LOVE: A New Psychological Model of Bliss
JPPAS · Theory · LOVE model of bliss · 18 February 2025
Noel Maturlu Published in Issue 1.1 // LaB Press http://doi.org/10.63994/j4j1wd KEYWORDS : LOVE, Spirituality, Bliss, Flourishing, Adversity. Abstract Bliss, akin to flourishing, represents a holistic state of optimal well-being that transcends fleeting happiness, encompassing…
https://doi.org/10.63994/j4j1wdCould some forms of psychological adversity be a blessing in disguise?
JPPAS · Differential Bliss Receptibility · 18 February 2025
Noel Maturlu Published in Issue 1.1 // LaB Press http://dx.doi.org/10.62762/IECE.2024.000000 KEYWORDS : Spirituality, spiritual emergency, mental health, mental disorder. Abstract Spirituality has been described as an ambivalent experience. On the one hand, due to its soothing…
https://doi.org/10.54825/BVXE7696The Moderating Effects of Religious Coping on the Relationship between Spirituality and Flourishing under High Adversity
JPPAS · Religious coping · Moderation · 18 February 2025
Noel Maturlu Published in ssue 1.1 // LaB Press http://doi.org/10.63994/cvq4pd KEYWORDS : Spirituality, Positive Religious Coping, Suffering, Adversity, Flourishing Abstract This study investigates the moderating effects of positive and negative religious coping on the…
https://doi.org/10.63994/cvq4pdPositive Effects of Adversity on Religiosity, Spirituality and Depression: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
JPPAS · Systematic review · Religiosity & depression · 18 February 2025
Noel Maturlu Published in Issue 1.1 // LaB Press http://doi.org/10.63994/i909og KEYWORDS : Religiosity, Spirituality, Depression, Adversity, Differential Spiritual Receptivity Abstract The current study aimed to systematically examine the positive effects of adversity on the…
https://doi.org/10.63994/i909ogPositive Role of Adversity and Suffering in The Relationship Between Spirituality and Flourishing
JPPAS · Spirituality · Adversity · Flourishing · 18 February 2025
Noel Maturlu Published in Issue 1. 0 // The LaB http://doi.org/10.63994/5q5dlt KEYWORDS : LOVE, LAT, Spirituality, Bliss, Flourishing, Adversity Abstract This study explores the role of adversity and suffering, specifically operationalised as stress, in the relationship between…
https://doi.org/10.63994/5q5dltValidation of The LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT): A Pilot study of Reliability and Validity
JPPAS · Psychometrics · LOVE Assessment Tool · 18 February 2025
Noel Maturlu Published in Issue 1.1 // LaB Press http://doi.org/10.63994/vocsul KEYWORDS : LOVE, LAT, Spirituality, Bliss, Flourishing, Adversity Abstract This study examines the psychometric properties of the LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT), a novel instrument based on the LOVE…
https://doi.org/10.63994/vocsulValidation of The LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT)
JPPAS · Psychometrics · LOVE Assessment Tool · 16 February 2025
A Pilot study of Reliability and Validity Noel Maturlu Published in Issue 1. 0 // The LaB http://dx.doi.org/10.62762/IECE.2024.000000 KEYWORDS : LOVE, LAT, Spirituality, Bliss, Flourishing, Adversity Abstract This study examines the psychometric properties of the LOVE Assessment…
https://doi.org/10.63994/vocsul
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