Evaluations of Clergy Children Versus Non-Clergy Children: Does a Negative Stereotype Exist? |
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Authors: | Strange Kimberly Sparrow Sheppard Lori A |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Counseling and Educational Development, University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA;(2) Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina |
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Abstract: | Studies that have been conducted on PKs (children of the clergy) are limited and outdated. But it has been thought that numerous stresses coincide with being a PK. This study tried to document the existence of a negative stereotype of PKs. The participants were 63 college students consisting of 40 Non-PKs and 23 PKs. They were given a mock college application to evaluate and then asked to rate the applicant on various dimensions. The participants rated one of three applicants: PK with bad behavior, PK with good behavior, or non-PK with bad behavior. The bad behavior was a DWI offense. Results indicated limited support of the hypothesis of a negative stereotype of PKs. A separate questionnaire given to the PKs inquiring about the stresses of their lifestyle revealed that PKs do report experiencing a significant amount of stress. |
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Keywords: | clergy children stereotypes preacher's kids (PKs) |
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