Women experiencing intimate partner violence: Effects of confiding in religious leaders

Joyce A. Neergaard; Jerry W. Lee; Barbara Anderson; Sue Wong Gengler

doi:10.1007/s11089-007-0078-x

Women experiencing intimate partner violence: Effects of confiding in religious leaders

Joyce A. Neergaard, Jerry W. Lee, Barbara Anderson, Sue Wong Gengler

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	773-787
Number of pages	15
Journal	Pastoral Psychology
Volume	55
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-007-0078-x
State	Published - Jul 2007

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Social Psychology
Religious studies
Applied Psychology
Sociology and Political Science

Keywords

Clergy
Intimate partner violence
Life satisfaction
Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Social support
Women

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