Citation

Neergaard JA, Lee JW, Anderson B, Gengler SW. Pastoral Psychol. 2007; 55(6): 773-787.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s11089-007-0078-x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

IPV is the most challenging mental health problem facing clergy. Abused women (n=476), most of whom are Christians living at home (not in shelters), sought assistance from domestic violence centers. Data obtained from questionnaires demonstrated that confiding in clergy predicts higher self-esteem and reduces the impact of lack of social support on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Compassionate clergy counseling can have a positive influence on psychological outcomes of women in abusive relationships. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)