Journal article
An Examination of the Impact of Clergy-Involved Mental Health Activities for Their Congregants on Clergy Life Satisfaction, Happiness, and Perceptions of Having a Life Close to Ideal in the USA
The journal of pastoral care & counseling, Vol.78(3), pp.107-119
09/01/2024
DOI: 10.1177/15423050241268397
PMCID: PMC11385630
PMID: 39095041
Abstract
Clergy play a crucial role in supporting the mental health of their congregants, but the impact on their own well-being is understudied. A review of 2019–2020 data from 636 U.S. religious leaders using generalized estimating equations analysis found that clergy use prayer, preaching, readings on mental health, and referrals to mental health professionals to support congregants’ well-being. Future longitudinal studies are needed to understand the needs of diverse clergy groups.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- An Examination of the Impact of Clergy-Involved Mental Health Activities for Their Congregants on Clergy Life Satisfaction, Happiness, and Perceptions of Having a Life Close to Ideal in the USA
- Creators
- Augustine Cassis Obeng Boateng - University of PennsylvaniaKatherine Carroll Britt - University of PennsylvaniaJoshua Sebu - University of Cape CoastHayoung Oh - Spirituality & Health Hub, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The journal of pastoral care & counseling, Vol.78(3), pp.107-119
- DOI
- 10.1177/15423050241268397
- PMID
- 39095041
- PMCID
- PMC11385630
- ISSN
- 1542-3050
- eISSN
- 2167-776X
- Number of pages
- 13
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/01/2024
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Center for Social Science Innovation
- Record Identifier
- 9984701733602771
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