Relocation and Well-Being in United Methodist Clergy and Their Spouses: What Pastoral Counselors Need to Know |
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Authors: | Marsha Wiggins Frame |
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Institution: | (1) Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, 80217-3364 |
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Abstract: | The well-being of relocated, male Florida Annual Conference United Methodist clergy and clergy spouses (N = 124) was compared with that of nonrelocated male United Methodist clergy and clergy spouses (N = 153). Results revealed no significant differences in well-being between relocators and nonrelocators. Clergy spouses exhibited significantly lower well-being than did clergy. Perceptions of relocation, stress level, and coping resources were significant predictors of clergy well-being. However, only stress level and coping resources predicted spouse well-being. Qualitative analysis of participants' responses revealed that pastoral counselors should address issues such as grief, powerlessness, loneliness, and clergy family reluctance to seek counseling services. |
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