Understanding the Stresses and Coping Resources of Filipino Clergy Families: A Multiple-Case Study

Guzman, Nina Evita Q.; Teh, Lota A.

doi:10.1007/s11089-016-0698-0

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“…A recent study among Filipino clergy families found that the stressors are similar to those affecting their Western counterparts. However, clergy wives rely heavily on the marital relationship for coping, with little social support outside marriage (Guzman & Teh, 2016). This study expands our understanding of stresses and coping strategies in the Chinese context.…”

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Experience of Stress and Coping Strategies among Pastors’ Wives in China

Chan

Wong²

2018

J Pastoral Care Counsel

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A qualitative study was conducted to examine the experience of stress and coping strategies among 15 pastors' wives from a city in mainland China. Results indicated that nearly all interviewees experienced financial stress and loneliness, a phenomenon consistent with that seen in literature in the West. However, stress arising from role expectations among the spouses' congregations was low. Most interviewees coped with stress through family and social support, as well as through praying.

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Experience of Stress and Coping Strategies among Pastors’ Wives in China

Chan

Wong²

2018

J Pastoral Care Counsel

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“…Although the loneliness experienced by Catholic diocesan priests correlates strongly with mental health issues such as depression and stress, we should not idealize the family life of clergy from other denominations (Guzman and Teh 2016 ; Kim et al 2016 ; Wilson and Darling 2017 ).…”

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Occupational Stress and Catholic Priests: A Scoping Review of the Literature

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This study offers an exploratory review of the experience of stress and burnout syndrome among Catholic priests. Following Arksey and O’Malley's (Int J Soc Res Methodol 8(1):19–32, 2005, 10.1080/1364557032000119616) protocol, a scoping study was conducted. Given the scarcity of studies found on the subject, a broad selection criterion was used, which included quantitative, qualitative and mixed studies, literature reviews and comparative studies with other professions. The results reveal various risk factors: work overload among younger generations of priests, a sociocultural context that distrusts the clergy, neurotic, introverted, perfectionist and narcissistic personality styles, avoidant and complacent coping styles, living alone, not having sufficient support (especially from the Church authorities), excessive demands and lack of boundaries related to the priestly role and submissive obedience styles, among others. However, the studies reviewed also identified important protection factors: promoting optimism, an approach-based coping style and a collaborative way of resolving conflicts, frequent physical exercise, eating a balanced diet, finding time to rest, strengthening personal identity, social support (from parishioners, collaborators, colleagues, superiors) and leading an active spiritual life. Stress and burnout are associated with certain pathologies linked to smoking, alcoholism, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression. Strengthening protective factors and minimizing the impact of risk factors would do much to improve the clergy’s occupational health.

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“…Ministry stress affects not only individual well-being, but also the way they relate to their spouses. Research has consistently identified the effect of work-related stress on clergy family due to the nature of boundary and role ambiguity associated with ministry work (Gleason, 1977; Guzman & Teh, 2016). To the extent that clergy focus on ministry and have less time and energy for the family, stress and relational strain build up (Darling et al, 2004).…”

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“…On a personal level, ministry leaders may face role ambiguity, role conflict, lack of social support, and financial difficulties (Faucett et al, 2013; Heck et al, 2018). Their own family lives are often impacted due to time demand, ambiguous boundaries around work expectations, and the “fishbowl” experience (Gleason, 1977; Guzman & Teh, 2016). As part of their work, many clergy have to manage additional stressors related to church health, such as church conflicts and unrealistic expectations from the congregation (Kayler, 2012).…”

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Factors Associated with Burnout, Marital Conflict, and Life Satisfaction among Chinese American Church Leaders

Fung¹,

Lin²,

Joo

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Journal of Psychology and Theology

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Clergy and church leaders experience unique pressure and stressors associated with ministry. In this study, we examined protective and risk factors related to burnout, life satisfaction, and marital conflict in a sample of 124 Chinese American church leaders. We examined the role of self-compassion, self-criticism, and bicultural identity. Ministry leaders (i.e., full-time or part-time pastors, deacons, elders, ministers) aged 25 to 68 years from Chinese American churches in the United States completed surveys online. In the overall structural equation model, self-compassion and bicultural identity were associated with lower levels of burnout; both were not related to life satisfaction or marital conflict. In contrast, self-criticism was related to higher rates of marital conflict and lower levels of life satisfaction; it was not associated with ministry burnout. Self-compassion was inversely related to self-criticism. Our findings suggest that self-compassion and self-criticism have distinct implications for psychological functioning among Chinese American church leaders. Specifically, whereas self-compassion was a protective factor against ministry burnout, self-criticism was a risk factor for marital relationships and life satisfaction. Bicultural identity integration protected against ministry burnout and may be particularly helpful when working with diverse Chinese American churches. Practical implications for Chinese American clergy and ministry leaders were discussed.

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Understanding the Stresses and Coping Resources of Filipino Clergy Families: A Multiple-Case Study

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Experience of Stress and Coping Strategies among Pastors’ Wives in China

Experience of Stress and Coping Strategies among Pastors’ Wives in China

Occupational Stress and Catholic Priests: A Scoping Review of the Literature

Factors Associated with Burnout, Marital Conflict, and Life Satisfaction among Chinese American Church Leaders

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