LA CONTRIBUCIÓN DE LA PSICOLOGÍA DE LA RELIGIÓN Y DE LA ESPIRITUALIDAD EN EL DESARROLLO DE LA SOSTENIBILIDAD EN CIUDADES INTELIGENTES

Considering religion and spirituality as essential components of human experience and also associated with better mental health, this study discusses their impact on the development of sustainability in Smart Cities. The main objective of the study is to identify the application of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality for aligning these areas with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3) proposal for cities. An integrative review methodology was used on 23 relevant studies that promote discussion on the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality in the context of smart and sustainable cities. These studies were selected based on pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, with data collection for subsequent analysis. The main findings observed that aspects such as interconnection, values, ethics, and health and well-being are facets of religion and spirituality that can be integrated into the construction of smart cities. The paper concludes that religion and spirituality can play a crucial role in shaping smart cities, and offer pathways for achieving sustainability. Further studies on the topic and its application in smart city development projects could better explore this interaction.