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The psychological type profile of leaders working among children in Connor Diocese : an empiral enquiry
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Hamill, Peter (2012) The psychological type profile of leaders working among children in Connor Diocese : an empiral enquiry. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
This study examines the psychological type profiles of leaders working among children in the Diocese of Connor in the Church of Ireland. The study, in addition, investigates concerns and training needs that the leaders may have. The context is set through examining the theory of psychological type, outlining relevant research carried out on type, and reviewing current training provision for leaders working among children.
Leaders were identified through their parish clergy and were asked to complete a questionnaire that included a Francis Psychological Type Scale (2005) instrument, further questions were asked about specific areas of ministry among children (n=197). The data revealed a predominant type of E/ISFJ, making up 50% of the sample group. The data also revealed that leaders are dedicated and happy in their roles. However they may benefit from taking a more long-term strategic approach, they may need more time to talk to the children, and they may need more support in their own faith development.
Further participants were identified to take part in the type profiling from other leaders among children in a range of churches across Ireland (n=204) and leaders working among young people (n=185). The leaders among children group demonstrated that the type data gathered from leaders in Connor was consistent with the whole group. The leaders among young people had a significantly different type profile. The data gathered showed that there is a training need among leaders and the study concludes by giving recommendations of a training solution to support leaders among children in their ministry.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology > BV1460 Religious Education |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Typology (Psychology), Religious leaders -- Ireland -- Psychology, Religious leaders -- Study and teaching, Church of Ireland, Clergy -- Ireland | ||||
Official Date: | January 2012 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Institute of Education | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Francis, Leslie J. | ||||
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Extent: | 416 leaves | ||||
Language: | eng |
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