Pub Date : 2022-07-03DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2053084
Zeinab El-Dirani, Lynn Adam, Mohamad El-Hashash, Fadel Shihimi, J. El-Khoury
ABSTRACT Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Adherents to the Muslim faith are expected to abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours. Exclusions to fasting apply, including for medical reasons. There is no consensus on the specific implications for psychiatric conditions. This qualitative study explores the decision-making process of Muslim patients on antipsychotic treatment with regard to fasting during Ramadan. The sample consisted of eleven outpatients actively treated at three psychiatric clinics in Lebanon. They were asked about the different factors that influence their decision to fast or not. Most participants prioritized their personal interpretation of the religious dogma. The opinion of the psychiatrist was important but not always readily available. The wider community, including religious figures, had the least influence. The findings highlight an important role for psychiatrists in proactively supporting patients in their decision on fasting in Ramadan.
{"title":"Fasting while on antipsychotics: an exploration of the decision-making process of Muslim patients during Ramadan","authors":"Zeinab El-Dirani, Lynn Adam, Mohamad El-Hashash, Fadel Shihimi, J. El-Khoury","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2022.2053084","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2053084","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Adherents to the Muslim faith are expected to abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours. Exclusions to fasting apply, including for medical reasons. There is no consensus on the specific implications for psychiatric conditions. This qualitative study explores the decision-making process of Muslim patients on antipsychotic treatment with regard to fasting during Ramadan. The sample consisted of eleven outpatients actively treated at three psychiatric clinics in Lebanon. They were asked about the different factors that influence their decision to fast or not. Most participants prioritized their personal interpretation of the religious dogma. The opinion of the psychiatrist was important but not always readily available. The wider community, including religious figures, had the least influence. The findings highlight an important role for psychiatrists in proactively supporting patients in their decision on fasting in Ramadan.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"32 39","pages":"592 - 608"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41244498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2021.2020736
C. N. Ibenwa, Theodore U. Uzoh, C. Orjiakor, S. K. Nwonyi, P. Mefoh
ABSTRACT This study investigated the contributions of trait dispositional mindfulness and spiritual experience in predicting readiness to change cannabis use. Participants were 157 cannabis users (age range = 17–44 years; mean age = 24.50 years; SD = 4.28). Participants completed the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale, the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, and the Spiritual Experience Index-Revised. Multiple regressions and correlations were used for data analysis, and the results showed that two dimensions of mindfulness – non-judging of inner experience and non-reactivity, positively predicted the three levels of readiness to change. Spiritual experience has a differential influence on the behaviour; while spiritual support negatively predicted recognition, ambivalence, and taking step, spiritual openness was positively related to the three levels of readiness to change. It was concluded that the utilisation of some mindfulness and spiritual concepts would be of benefit in the rehabilitation of individuals who abuse cannabis.
{"title":"Readiness to change cannabis use: contributions of dispositional mindfulness and spirituality in a Nigerian sample","authors":"C. N. Ibenwa, Theodore U. Uzoh, C. Orjiakor, S. K. Nwonyi, P. Mefoh","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2021.2020736","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2021.2020736","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study investigated the contributions of trait dispositional mindfulness and spiritual experience in predicting readiness to change cannabis use. Participants were 157 cannabis users (age range = 17–44 years; mean age = 24.50 years; SD = 4.28). Participants completed the Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale, the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, and the Spiritual Experience Index-Revised. Multiple regressions and correlations were used for data analysis, and the results showed that two dimensions of mindfulness – non-judging of inner experience and non-reactivity, positively predicted the three levels of readiness to change. Spiritual experience has a differential influence on the behaviour; while spiritual support negatively predicted recognition, ambivalence, and taking step, spiritual openness was positively related to the three levels of readiness to change. It was concluded that the utilisation of some mindfulness and spiritual concepts would be of benefit in the rehabilitation of individuals who abuse cannabis.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"25 1","pages":"479 - 491"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43786021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2066645
P. Martyr
ABSTRACT Catholic worship prioritises in-person ritual contact, but due to COVID-19, most Australian places of worship closed during 2020. An online survey of 1173 Australian churchgoing Catholics using the Spiritual Well Being Scale found no significant difference in Existential and Religious Wellbeing scores between groups who were still experiencing church closures and those who could attend church again. In those still experiencing church closures, standard multiple regression revealed significant and positive relationships between age and virtual worship engagement and both Existential and Religious Wellbeing scores. However, in those who could attend church once more, pre- and post-closure Mass attendance rate, and both virtual and real-life worship during church closures were all predictive of higher Existential and Religious Wellbeing scores. These results support the provision of access to both virtual and real-life worship during church closures, and their positive effects on both existential and religious wellbeing in a churchgoing Catholic population.
{"title":"Worship choices and wellbeing of Australian churchgoing Catholics during COVID-19 church closures","authors":"P. Martyr","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2022.2066645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2066645","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Catholic worship prioritises in-person ritual contact, but due to COVID-19, most Australian places of worship closed during 2020. An online survey of 1173 Australian churchgoing Catholics using the Spiritual Well Being Scale found no significant difference in Existential and Religious Wellbeing scores between groups who were still experiencing church closures and those who could attend church again. In those still experiencing church closures, standard multiple regression revealed significant and positive relationships between age and virtual worship engagement and both Existential and Religious Wellbeing scores. However, in those who could attend church once more, pre- and post-closure Mass attendance rate, and both virtual and real-life worship during church closures were all predictive of higher Existential and Religious Wellbeing scores. These results support the provision of access to both virtual and real-life worship during church closures, and their positive effects on both existential and religious wellbeing in a churchgoing Catholic population.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"14 6","pages":"531 - 542"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41288491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2021.2019205
D. Jidong, T. Ike, R. Tribe, Aneta D. Tunariu, P. Rohleder, Andrew Mackenzie
ABSTRACT Beliefs and attitudes are essential in mental health discourse. However, cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health problems (ATMHPs) among the Berom people of Nigeria are under-researched. The present studies made original contributions using the Cultural Identity Model (CIM) as predictors to investigate ATMHPs, and semi-structured interviews to further explain the potential impact of cultural beliefs on MHPs. In study-1, N = 140 participants responded to questionnaires on ATMHPs and were analysed using multivariate multiple regression in RStudio. Study-2 interviewed N = 13 participants (n = 7 laypeople; n = 6 practitioners). Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. Study-1 findings showed CIM as a non-significant predictor of ATMHPs. However, in study-2, four themes emerged: Cultural beliefs that MHPs are caused by spiritual forces; Berom indigenous preference for traditional healing; Christian religious healing in Berom communities; and Western-trained mental health practitioners' perception of lay service-users. The authors concluded that the Berom traditional and Christian religious healings are beneficial.
{"title":"Berom cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health problems in Nigeria: a mixed-methods study","authors":"D. Jidong, T. Ike, R. Tribe, Aneta D. Tunariu, P. Rohleder, Andrew Mackenzie","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2021.2019205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2021.2019205","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Beliefs and attitudes are essential in mental health discourse. However, cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health problems (ATMHPs) among the Berom people of Nigeria are under-researched. The present studies made original contributions using the Cultural Identity Model (CIM) as predictors to investigate ATMHPs, and semi-structured interviews to further explain the potential impact of cultural beliefs on MHPs. In study-1, N = 140 participants responded to questionnaires on ATMHPs and were analysed using multivariate multiple regression in RStudio. Study-2 interviewed N = 13 participants (n = 7 laypeople; n = 6 practitioners). Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. Study-1 findings showed CIM as a non-significant predictor of ATMHPs. However, in study-2, four themes emerged: Cultural beliefs that MHPs are caused by spiritual forces; Berom indigenous preference for traditional healing; Christian religious healing in Berom communities; and Western-trained mental health practitioners' perception of lay service-users. The authors concluded that the Berom traditional and Christian religious healings are beneficial.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"25 1","pages":"504 - 518"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45074714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2051462
F. Mohaghegh, M. Eslami, M. Dadfar, David Lester, A. Ayten, Amin Rashidizadeh, F. Shirzad
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to predict disability, psychological wellbeing, and somatic health in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with the mediating variable of religiosity. A sample of 128 patients was recruited, and were administered the Expanded Disability Status Scale, the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index, the Patient Health Questionnaire-15, and a Self-Rating Scale of Religiosity. Religiosity did not predict disability, psychological well-being, or somatic health. Religiosity was positively associated with MS duration and disability, but only in male patients. The predictors for predicting psychological wellbeing were age, disability, and somatic health. Patients with moderate/severe MS (EDSS >3) obtained higher mean scores on religiosity compared to patients with mild MS (EDSS ≤3) and, therefore, the severity of MS was a significant moderator between religiosity and psychological well-being. The findings suggest the importance of focusing on the type of religiosity, God representation, and attachment to God for clarifying the link between psychological well-being and religiosity among patients.
{"title":"The impact of religiosity on the disability, psychological well-being, and somatic health of multiple sclerosis patients","authors":"F. Mohaghegh, M. Eslami, M. Dadfar, David Lester, A. Ayten, Amin Rashidizadeh, F. Shirzad","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2022.2051462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2051462","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to predict disability, psychological wellbeing, and somatic health in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with the mediating variable of religiosity. A sample of 128 patients was recruited, and were administered the Expanded Disability Status Scale, the World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index, the Patient Health Questionnaire-15, and a Self-Rating Scale of Religiosity. Religiosity did not predict disability, psychological well-being, or somatic health. Religiosity was positively associated with MS duration and disability, but only in male patients. The predictors for predicting psychological wellbeing were age, disability, and somatic health. Patients with moderate/severe MS (EDSS >3) obtained higher mean scores on religiosity compared to patients with mild MS (EDSS ≤3) and, therefore, the severity of MS was a significant moderator between religiosity and psychological well-being. The findings suggest the importance of focusing on the type of religiosity, God representation, and attachment to God for clarifying the link between psychological well-being and religiosity among patients.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"25 1","pages":"519 - 530"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45004553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-05-28DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2041583
M. Naeimi, M. Soleimani, Kelly-Ann Allen, S. Motalebi
ABSTRACT The present study examines the moderating role of religiosity in the association between death anxiety and depression among Iranian community-dwelling older adults. This study recruited 340 participants using a cluster sampling method. The data were collected using the Templer Death Anxiety Scale, Goldberg Depression Questionnaire, and Allport-Ross Intrinsic/Extrinsic Religious Orientation Scale. The moderating role of intrinsic (death anxiety × intrinsic: β = -.048, p = .388) and extrinsic (death anxiety × extrinsic: β = -.011, p = .831) religiosity in the relationship between death anxiety and depression was not confirmed. The findings did not support the moderating role of religiosity in the relationship between death anxiety and depression. Further studies are recommended to confirm these results.
本研究探讨了宗教信仰在伊朗社区居住的老年人死亡焦虑和抑郁之间的关联中的调节作用。本研究采用整群抽样方法招募了340名参与者。采用Templer死亡焦虑量表、Goldberg抑郁问卷和Allport-Ross内在/外在宗教倾向量表收集数据。内生性死亡焦虑的调节作用×内生性:β = -。048, p = .388)和外在因素(死亡焦虑×外在因素:β = -。011, p = .831)宗教信仰在死亡焦虑和抑郁之间的关系没有得到证实。研究结果不支持宗教信仰在死亡焦虑和抑郁之间的关系中的调节作用。建议进一步的研究来证实这些结果。
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Pub Date : 2022-05-16DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2021.2014798
B. Zarzycka, A. Tychmanowicz, Tomasz Korulczyk, J. P. Bjorck
ABSTRACT Catholicism is the predominant religion in Poland, but formal religious participation has decreased in recent years. Given this decline, we examined the current relevance of religious support (i.e., support perceived from church leaders, fellow Catholics, and God) to psychological functioning among Polish Catholics. We translated the Religious Support Scale (RSS) into Polish and examined two Polish Catholic samples. In Study 1, we examined the Polish RSS’s internal structure via exploratory factor analyses and assessed reliability. Based on favourable results, we examined religious support’s association with psychological functioning, controlling for instrinsic religiousness. Religious support remained significantly associated with psychological well-being after controlling for religiousness. In Study 2, we further supported the Polish RSS’s reliability, factorial validity, and convergent validity. Moreover, religious support remained significantly related to well-being even after controlling social support variance, further suggesting that religious support continues to be relevant among Polish Catholics.
{"title":"Religious support and psychological functioning in a Polish sample","authors":"B. Zarzycka, A. Tychmanowicz, Tomasz Korulczyk, J. P. Bjorck","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2021.2014798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2021.2014798","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Catholicism is the predominant religion in Poland, but formal religious participation has decreased in recent years. Given this decline, we examined the current relevance of religious support (i.e., support perceived from church leaders, fellow Catholics, and God) to psychological functioning among Polish Catholics. We translated the Religious Support Scale (RSS) into Polish and examined two Polish Catholic samples. In Study 1, we examined the Polish RSS’s internal structure via exploratory factor analyses and assessed reliability. Based on favourable results, we examined religious support’s association with psychological functioning, controlling for instrinsic religiousness. Religious support remained significantly associated with psychological well-being after controlling for religiousness. In Study 2, we further supported the Polish RSS’s reliability, factorial validity, and convergent validity. Moreover, religious support remained significantly related to well-being even after controlling social support variance, further suggesting that religious support continues to be relevant among Polish Catholics.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"26 1","pages":"375 - 391"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42560581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-04-21DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2032626
Gillian Lee-Fong, Lorita Daniels, Laurie M. Slifka
ABSTRACT Refugees share a common bond in the premigration, migration, and postmigration stressors they have experienced. Despite these adverse circumstances, many refugees are able to recover, regain psychological wellness, and live productive lives. While previous research has revealed links between psychological well-being and spiritual intelligence, to date, no such research has examined these variables in refugee populations in the United States. The present study examined the empirical relationship between spiritual intelligence and psychological well-being in a diverse sample of refugees (N = 76). The relationship between spiritual intelligence and psychological well-being yielded a significant correlation while moderating variables (years living in the US and number of traumatic events) did not impact this relationship. As refugee populations continue to grow, findings from this study may be beneficial for guiding mental health professionals in developing more culturally appropriate, holistic treatment plans to effectively address trauma and build resilience in refugees.
{"title":"Spiritual intelligence and psychological well-being in refugees","authors":"Gillian Lee-Fong, Lorita Daniels, Laurie M. Slifka","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2022.2032626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2032626","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Refugees share a common bond in the premigration, migration, and postmigration stressors they have experienced. Despite these adverse circumstances, many refugees are able to recover, regain psychological wellness, and live productive lives. While previous research has revealed links between psychological well-being and spiritual intelligence, to date, no such research has examined these variables in refugee populations in the United States. The present study examined the empirical relationship between spiritual intelligence and psychological well-being in a diverse sample of refugees (N = 76). The relationship between spiritual intelligence and psychological well-being yielded a significant correlation while moderating variables (years living in the US and number of traumatic events) did not impact this relationship. As refugee populations continue to grow, findings from this study may be beneficial for guiding mental health professionals in developing more culturally appropriate, holistic treatment plans to effectively address trauma and build resilience in refugees.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"25 1","pages":"401 - 413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43000911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-04-21DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2028749
Liwei Zhu
ABSTRACT Based on the rich extant research in the field of mental health in acculturation, it is calling to identify religion as one of the meditative variables of the relationship between acculturation and mental health. In addition, little knowledge exists about the detailed religious experience of Chinese migrants in Ireland. This research adopted classic grounded theory to guide data collection and analysis. The findings show that Christian faith plays a significant role as a mediator in the cross-cultural adaptation of the participants with two aspects of the mental impacts: helping to cope with mental stress and providing spiritual satisfaction. The results in this paper are part of the findings from an investigation of the religious experience of the participants during their cross-cultural adaptation in Ireland.
{"title":"Personal mental impacts of Christian faith in cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese migrants in Ireland","authors":"Liwei Zhu","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2022.2028749","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2028749","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Based on the rich extant research in the field of mental health in acculturation, it is calling to identify religion as one of the meditative variables of the relationship between acculturation and mental health. In addition, little knowledge exists about the detailed religious experience of Chinese migrants in Ireland. This research adopted classic grounded theory to guide data collection and analysis. The findings show that Christian faith plays a significant role as a mediator in the cross-cultural adaptation of the participants with two aspects of the mental impacts: helping to cope with mental stress and providing spiritual satisfaction. The results in this paper are part of the findings from an investigation of the religious experience of the participants during their cross-cultural adaptation in Ireland.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"25 1","pages":"448 - 461"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45462382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-04-21DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2022.2059068
Laura Edwards, Rachel Sabin-Farrell, R. Bretherton, D. M. Gresswell, Anna Tickle
ABSTRACT Clergy have an emotionally taxing role and are suggested to experience high rates of distress. Prior research suggests clergy utilise religious coping skills and may underutilise support. This study aimed to explore clergy experiences of role-demands, coping, and support, to supplement previous findings, and guide intervention. Nine clergy members participated in semi-structured interviews; data was analysed using inductive-deductive Thematic Analysis. Three major themes emerged from the data; ‘the sacrifice you make', ‘help along the way', and ‘change that's needed'. Clergy-members' most prevalent and salient reported coping strategy revolved around a stable relationship with God. Clergy discussed barriers to support within, and outside of, the church. Clergies' experiences of challenging demands and distress support previous findings. Clergy preference for religious coping suggest future research, or intervention, should account for spirituality. Finally, clergy-members’ varied experiences of support suggest practical/cultural changes within the church could reduce barriers.
{"title":"“Jesus got crucified, why should we expect any different?”; UK Christian clergies’ experiences of coping with role demands and seeking support*","authors":"Laura Edwards, Rachel Sabin-Farrell, R. Bretherton, D. M. Gresswell, Anna Tickle","doi":"10.1080/13674676.2022.2059068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2022.2059068","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Clergy have an emotionally taxing role and are suggested to experience high rates of distress. Prior research suggests clergy utilise religious coping skills and may underutilise support. This study aimed to explore clergy experiences of role-demands, coping, and support, to supplement previous findings, and guide intervention. Nine clergy members participated in semi-structured interviews; data was analysed using inductive-deductive Thematic Analysis. Three major themes emerged from the data; ‘the sacrifice you make', ‘help along the way', and ‘change that's needed'. Clergy-members' most prevalent and salient reported coping strategy revolved around a stable relationship with God. Clergy discussed barriers to support within, and outside of, the church. Clergies' experiences of challenging demands and distress support previous findings. Clergy preference for religious coping suggest future research, or intervention, should account for spirituality. Finally, clergy-members’ varied experiences of support suggest practical/cultural changes within the church could reduce barriers.","PeriodicalId":47614,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health Religion & Culture","volume":"25 1","pages":"462 - 478"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2022-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49255859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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