Affiliation:
1. Department of Curriculum and Foundations, College of
Education and Human Services, Cleveland State University, in Cleveland, Ohio,
Abstract
Typically, the literature on clergy burnout employs an individual model and describes the pastoral role from the perspective of multiple demands or offers prescriptions for recovery. Although some literature examines the systemic nature of clergy burnout, little attention is paid to the internal psychological dynamics surrounding social expectations of the clergy role. Bowen's concept of differentiation of self offers insight into the relationship between self and role within the context of the clergy-congregation emotional system. A sample of clergy ( N = 343) are surveyed to examine the impact of differentiation of self and role on burnout, conflict management style, and tenure. The analyses indicate clergy functioning at higher levels of differentiation of self and role experience lower perceived burnout and prefer a collaborative conflict management style. This perspective offers potential avenues of response for professionals who interact with clergy regarding burnout and conflict.
Subject
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management,General Psychology,Applied Psychology
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