The Relationship Between Priestly Motivational Styles and Personal Wellbeing in Ministry: Exploring the Connection Between Religious Orientation and Purpose in Life Among Catholic Priests Serving in Italy

This study examines the association between priestly motivation (accessed via the psychological notion of religious orientation) and personal wellbeing (accessed via the psychological notion of purpose in life) among a sample of 155 Catholic priests serving in Italy. The data confirm a positive asso...

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Authors: Francis, Leslie J. 1947- (Author) ; Crea, Giuseppe 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2016]
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2016, Volume: 58, Issue: 2, Pages: 219-228
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Italy / Catholic church / Priest / Motivation / Wellness
IxTheo Classification:AE Psychology of religion
KBJ Italy
KDB Roman Catholic Church
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Purpose in life
B Religious Orientation
B Psychology
B Religion
B Clergy
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