Author: Lee Cameron
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 0031-2789
Source: Pastoral Psychology, Vol.59, Iss.5, 2010-10, pp. : 631-640
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Abstract
Several studies of pastoral adjustment have examined sources of stress and support. This pilot study, drawing upon a positive psychological perspective of resilience, examined the role of dispositional hope and gratitude in coping with the demands of ministry. A non-random sample of 24 pastors completed online surveys containing measures of congregational demand and support, hope and gratitude, and pastoral well-being and adjustment. As expected, demand was negatively associated with adjustment, while gratitude was positively associated. Regression analyses suggested that gratitude is the more salient variable.
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