Francis, Leslie J., Ratter, Henry and Longden, Gareth (2016) Psychological type profile and work-related psychological health of clergy serving in the Diocese of Chester. Practical Theology, 8 (3-4). pp. 177-188. doi:10.1080/1756073X.2015.1105089

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Abstract

This study examines the psychological type profile and work-related psychological health of ninety-nine clergy serving the Diocese of Chester alongside normative data for the Church of England published in previous studies. The data demonstrated that these clergy share the general psychological type profile of Church of England clergy, with preferences for introversion (60%), intuition (55%), feeling (57%), and judging (76%). Compared with the normative data they show slightly better work related psychological health, with lower levels of emotional exhaustion in ministry and higher levels of satisfaction in ministry. The relevance of such profiling is discussed for the wider Church.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Anglican Communion -- Clergy -- Psychology, Mental health
Journal or Publication Title:	Practical Theology
Publisher:	Equinox Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	1756-073X
Official Date:	5 May 2016
Dates:	Date Event 5 May 2016 Published 2 April 2015 Accepted
Date of first compliant deposit:	20 September 2016
Volume:	8
Number:	3-4
Number of Pages:	12
Page Range:	pp. 177-188
DOI:	10.1080/1756073X.2015.1105089
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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