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The Nexus Between the Health and Well-Being of Catholic Sisters: Evidence From Three African Countries
Catholic sisters play a vital role in the formation and management of social enterprises, charities and philanthropic establishments such as those in religious, educational and healthcare sectors. As devoted individuals committed to serving others whilst remaining faithful to their religious vocation, their health and well-being are critical factors in their ability to fulfil their mission effectively. However, their health and well-being are often on the line as they dedicate themselves to serving others. This could be due to factors such as their vocational calling, their context and the nature of their work. The current study addresses the health and well-being of Catholic sisters operating in three African countries: Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. The study utilised primary data gathered from interviews with Catholic sisters and their superiors (leaders). Data was analysed using thematic analysis and cross-case comparison of views from a carefully selected sample of 11 sisters who were interviewed virtually. Based on the discussions with the respondents, three themes emerged: self-sacrifice and the forgotten self, immense workload and feeling overwhelmed, and the need for time for introspection and focusing on one’s hobbies. The study provides useful implications on how religious sisters can be supported to realise their religious vocation while supporting the social establishments they run. This is perhaps the first study to focus on the health and well-being of women religious involved in social enterprises, especially in the African context.
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Pastoral Psychology, founded in 1950, is one of the most well-established and respected journals in the field of psychology and religion/spirituality. Pastoral Psychology is an international forum that publishes scholarly, peer-reviewed original articles that address varied aspects of religion and spirituality from physical, human science, and interfaith perspectives.
Historically, the word “pastoral” has referred to the care of individuals, families, and communities. Today, we additionally consider “pastoral” in terms of lived experience as it relates to embodiment, the social-political, economic, spiritual, and environmental dimensions of life.
All theoretical perspectives are welcome, as Pastoral Psychology regularly publishes articles from a variety of schools of thought, including, but not limited to, psychoanalytic and other dynamic psychologies, cognitive psychologies, experimental and empirical psychologies, humanistic psychology, transpersonal psychology, and cultural psychology. Insights from existential perspectives, intersectional theories, philosophical and theological theories, gender and queer studies, sociology, anthropology, public mental health, and cultural and empirical studies are welcome. Theoretical contributions that have direct or indirect relevance for practice, broadly construed, are especially desirable, as our intended audience includes not only academics and scholars in religion and science, but also religious and spiritual leaders, as well as caregivers, chaplains, social workers, counselors/therapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and persons interested in matters of religion/spirituality and psychology.
Pastoral Psychology welcomes scholarship and reflection from all religious and spiritual traditions. In addition to scholarly research papers, the journal welcomes thoughtful essays on a wide range of issues and various genres of writing, including book reviews and film reviews. The community of scholars represented in its pages has demonstrated that the life challenges the journal seeks to address are universally shared, yet also reflect individual social, cultural, and religious locations. The journal, therefore, welcomes submissions from scholars from around the world.