Rigorous, ethically governed research into love, spirituality and human flourishing.
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- Africa LaBS
Dreamlife Nursery School Dreamlife Nursery School, nestled in the vibrant city of Arusha, Tanzania, is a sanctuary of love and bliss dedicated to shaping the lives of children in need. As part of the Love and Bliss Schools (LaBS) Network, this faith-driven institution opened its…
- Biographies
Dr Noel Maturlu Dr. Noel Maturlu is a passionate scholar of Positive Psychology and human flourishing, exploring these themes through the lens of Agapology (the study of divine love) and Spirituality (a personal and secure relationship with God). His interdisciplinary research…
- Contact
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- Current Issue
The Agapology of LOVE Adversity and Bliss This seminal issue introduces the scientific study of human flourishing (bliss) through the interdisciplinary lens of Positive Psychology, Agapology and Spirituality. It embodies the core ethos of The LaB , which advances research on…
- Daniel Circle
Faith-Centred Academic Excellence Daniel Circle provides structured academic mentoring for Christian students, graduates and professionals pursuing higher education within complex and culturally diverse academic environments. Many intellectually capable individuals encounter…
- Editorial Board
Dr Noel Maturlu Director & Chief Editor Raziah Quallatein Mwawanga Managing Editor Dr Charles Kachitsa Advisory & Review Board Member Dr Philip Nukpe Advisory & Review Board Member About Us The LaB, trading as LOVE and Bliss LTD, is a company limited by guarantee, registered in…
- Foxes on Fire
Be the Spark That Sets Someone Free Every flame has a purpose. Every life has a story. Foxes on Fire is a lifeline to those walking through the fire of adversity. And right now, you have the power to place that hope into the hands of those who need it most… but cannot afford it.…
- Introducing The LaB
Introducing The LaB: Journal of Positive Psychology Agapology and Spirituality The LaB Editorial Collective Published in Issue 1.1 // Editorial Abstract: The author explores the transformative relationship between divine love (agape), adversity, and human flourishing through the…
- LOVE Adversity and Bliss
Every soul longs for purpose. Every story has power. Love, Adversity and Bliss is more than a book—it’s a divine invitation into healing, transformation, and true flourishing. Right now, you can help deliver this message to someone searching for meaning in the middle of their…
- LOVE and Bliss: The Quest
I was born into a close-knit, deeply religious African family where faith was the foundation of our lives. Our belief in God was profoundly strengthened after we experienced what we believed to be a miraculous event: my mother, who had suffered from a debilitating illness for…
- LaB Press
The LaB Press—home to the Journal of Positive Psychology, Agapology and Spirituality —is dedicated to inspiring and equipping a new generation of thinkers, scholars, and practitioners from Afro-descendant and other marginalised communities worldwide. Our mission is to make…
- Mission and Scope
Our mission is to inspire and empower a new generation of leaders from Afro-descendant and marginalised communities worldwide. By equipping them with the tools to embrace and embody bliss in their lives, we aim to spark a ripple effect that inspires future generations to do the…
- Scholarly Publications
Validation of the LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT): A Pilot Study of Reliability and Validity This study examines the psychometric properties of the LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT), a novel instrument based on the LOVE Model, which integrates attachment, spirituality, and adversity to…
- Submissions
Our Mission The LaB Journal is dedicated to inspiring and empowering a new generation of leaders from Afro-descendant and marginalised communities worldwide. Through providing the necessary tools to embrace and embody bliss in their lives, we aim to create a ripple effect that…
- The LaB
Peer-reviewed papers that explore theory and research methods while staying true to the journal’s core values. These papers should encourage new ideas and go beyond formal academic language, making knowledge more accessible. Each issue will include at least two such papers,…
- Validation of The LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT)
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…
Articles
- Kavotemia: Thriving Because of Adversity
22 November 2025
- The Social, Emotional, and Educational Impact of Family Disruption on Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review
9 September 2025
- Domestic Violence in the UK Zimbabwean Diaspora
21 August 2025
- Family Kinship: For Better or for Worse
21 August 2025
- Silent Killers of Love: The Toxic Power of Unspoken and Unrealistic Expectations
21 August 2025
- Validation of The LOVE Assessment Tool (LAT): A Pilot study of Reliability and Validity
18 February 2025
- Positive Role of Adversity and Suffering in The Relationship Between Spirituality and Flourishing
18 February 2025
- Positive Effects of Adversity on Religiosity, Spirituality and Depression: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
18 February 2025
- The Moderating Effects of Religious Coping on the Relationship between Spirituality and Flourishing under High Adversity
18 February 2025
- Could some forms of psychological adversity be a blessing in disguise?
18 February 2025
- LOVE: A New Psychological Model of Bliss
18 February 2025
- As Jesus' Valentine, Your Prosperity is Heaven’s Business
14 February 2025
- Chosen and Loved for Good
7 February 2025
- The Law of Lost-and-found
31 January 2025
- 2025: The Year of LOVE and Bliss!
11 January 2025
- The Cardinal Formula for Economic Prosperity
11 January 2025
- What if God asks you to make a wish?
11 January 2025
- Becoming a PhD is Great; The Discoveries Behind it Are Greater.
2 January 2025
- What is Wrong with the God of Africans?
22 November 2024
- The PICH: Place I Call Home
22 November 2024
- Adversity: Blessing in Disguise?
22 November 2024

