Francis, Leslie J. and Robbins, Mandy. (2008) Psychological type and prayer preferences: a study among Anglican clergy in the United Kingdom. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, Vol.11 (No.1). pp. 67-84. ISSN 1367-4676

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Abstract

This study applies the framework of Jungian psychological type theory to define eight aspects of prayer preference, namely: introverted prayer, extraverted prayer, sensing prayer, intuitive prayer, feeling prayer, thinking prayer, judging prayer, and perceiving prayer. On the basis of data provided by 1,476 newly ordained Anglican clergy from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, eight 7-item scales were developed to access these aspects of prayer preferences. Significant correlations were found between each prayer preference and the relevant aspect of psychological type accessed by the Keirsey Temperament Sorter. These data support the theory that psychological type influences the way in which people pray.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Keirsey temperament sorter, Typology (Psychology) -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Anglican Communion -- Clergy, Jungian psychology -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Anglican Communion -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Mental Health, Religion & Culture
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1367-4676
Date:	January 2008
Volume:	Vol.11
Number:	No.1
Page Range:	pp. 67-84
Identification Number:	10.1080/13674670701619445
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
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