Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: Effects of Confiding in Religious Leaders |
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| Authors: | Joyce A Neergaard Jerry W Lee Barbara Anderson Sue Wong Gengler |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Health Promotion and Education, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Nichol Hall, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA;(2) College of Nursing, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, USA;(3) Inland Empire Health Plan, San Bernardino, CA, USA |
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| Abstract: | IPV is the most challenging mental health problem facing clergy. Abused women (n = 476), most of whom are Christians living at home (not in shelters), sought assistance from domestic violence centers. Data
obtained from questionnaires demonstrated that confiding in clergy predicts higher self-esteem and reduces the impact of lack
of social support on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Compassionate clergy counseling can have a positive
influence on psychological outcomes of women in abusive relationships. |
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| Keywords: | Clergy Intimate partner violence Women Self-esteem Life satisfaction Self-efficacy Social support |
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