| Subjective well-being among episcopal priests: predictors and comparisons to non-clinical norms. | |
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PMID: 22694156 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Few studies of the clergy have examined emotional well-being using normed measures. This study examined subjective well-being among 1,581 non-retired Episcopal priests. Subjective well-being was measured with the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988 ) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985 ). Predictors of subjective well-being were measured with the Dispositional Hope Scale (Snyder et al., 1991 ) and scales of personal practices, social support, congregational dynamics, fit, and economic satisfaction. Participants reported more positive affect (Hedges's g = 1.19), more negative affect (Hedges's g = 0.61) and more satisfaction with life (Hedges's g = 0.73) than nonclinical norms. Hope agency was the strongest predictor for positive affect and satisfaction with life; stress was the strongest predictor for negative affect and partially mediated the effect of congregational dynamics and fit on this outcome. Results suggest that prevention programs must focus on all aspects of subjective well-being and consider the direct effects of different levels of the ecosystem to be effective. |
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Authors:
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Joseph A Stewart-Sicking |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of prevention & intervention in the community Volume: 40 ISSN: 1540-7330 ISO Abbreviation: J Prev Interv Community Publication Date: 2012 Jul |
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Created Date: 2012-06-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9702085 Medline TA: J Prev Interv Community Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 180-93 Citation Subset: IM |
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a Department of Pastoral Counseling , Loyola University Maryland , Columbia , Maryland , USA. |
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