A Study of Church Members During Times of Crisis

The purpose of the current study was to understand what church members experience during a situational crisis and identify the resources of social support that are helpful for them. By identifying the degree to which personal religious beliefs and participation in a particular congregation help peop...

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Published inPastoral psychology Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 405 - 421
Main Authors Stone, Howard W., Cross, David R., Purvis, Karyn B., Young, Melissa J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Nature B.V 01.05.2004
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Religion
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Summary:The purpose of the current study was to understand what church members experience during a situational crisis and identify the resources of social support that are helpful for them. By identifying the degree to which personal religious beliefs and participation in a particular congregation help people in crisis, this study sought to provide a foundation from which religious as well as mental health professionals can understand the psychological benefits of religious involvement. For the purposes of this research the investigators developed the "Crisis Appraisal and Coping Interview Protocol." The research team collected interview data from 26 members of one Southern Baptist congregation within two weeks of a crisis event. Qualitative analysis identified several key themes that appeared which are discussed.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0031-2789
1573-6679
DOI:10.1023/B:PASP.0000020688.71454.3d