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The science of clergy work-related psychological health: theory, assessment, and evidence

The science of clergy work-related psychological health: theory, assessment, and evidence. Leslie J Francis University of Warwick, UK. Structure. Conceptual framework Models and theories Empirical studies Empirical evidence Key conclusion. PART ONE Conceptual framework.

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The science of clergy work-related psychological health: theory, assessment, and evidence

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  1. The science of clergy work-related psychological health: theory, assessment, and evidence Leslie J Francis University of Warwick, UK

  2. Structure • Conceptual framework • Models and theories • Empirical studies • Empirical evidence • Key conclusion

  3. PART ONEConceptual framework • Psychology and theology in conversation • Empirical theology • Theology of individual difference

  4. Empirical theology • A way of discerning God’s activity in God’s world • Mark 4: 3-9

  5. Theology of individual difference • Strong doctrine of creation • Doctrine of fall • Doctrine of salvation • Genesis 1: 27

  6. PART TWOModels of clergy work-related psychological health • Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) • Maslach Burnout Inventory-Revised (MBI-R) • Francis Burnout Inventory (FBI)

  7. MBI • Three components • Emotional exhaustion • Depersonalisation • Low personal accomplishment • Sequential model

  8. MBI problems • Factor structure • Relevance to clergy • Scales unequal in length • Validating sequential model • Practical application

  9. MBI-R • Items adapted for clergy • Scales balanced in length • Scoring mode clarified

  10. FBI • Two components • Negative affect (SEEM) • Positive affect (SIMS) • Balanced affect

  11. FBI strengths • Developed specially for clergy • Model can be validated • Practical application

  12. PART THREEStudies employing measure • MBI • MBI-R • FBI

  13. MBI • 16 studies between 1984 and 2013 • Mainly in the USA • South Africa • Italy

  14. MBI-R • 12 studies between 2000 and 2007 • All in UK • Anglican • Catholic • Pentecostal

  15. FBI • 11 studies between 2005 and 2013 • UK • USA • Australia

  16. PART FOURDiscussing the findings • Personal factors • Environmental factors • Theological factors • Psychological factors • Health-related strategies

  17. Personal factors • Age • Sex

  18. Environmental factors • Rural ministry

  19. Theological factors • Liberal or conservative • Evangelical or catholic • Charismatic or not charismatic

  20. Psychological factors • Cattell • Big Five • Eysenck • Jung

  21. Health-related strategies 1 Turton, D. W., & Francis, L. J. (2007). The relationship between attitude toward prayer and professional burnout among Anglican parochial clergy in England: Are praying clergy healthier clergy? Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 10, 61-74.

  22. Health-related strategies 2 Francis, L. J. & Turton, D. W. (2004b). Reflective ministry and empirical theology: Antidote to clergy stress? In C. A. M. Hermans, & M. E. Moore (Eds.), Hermeneutics and empirical research in practical theology: The contribution of empirical theology by Johannes A van der Ven (pp. 245-265). Leiden: Brill.

  23. Health-related strategies 3 Francis, L. J., Turton, D. W., & Louden, S. H. (2007). Dogs, cats and Catholic parochial clergy in England and Wales: Exploring the relationship between companion animals and work-related psychological health. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 10, 47-60.

  24. PART FIVEKey conclusion • Psychological factors are key • Theological implications • Practical implications

  25. The science of clergy work-related psychological health: theory, assessment, and evidence Leslie J Francis University of Warwick, UK

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