Humility challenges and facilitating factors among religious leaders: A qualitative study

Previous research suggests that humility is important for religious leaders' mental health and for the health of the communities they lead. There is evidence, however, that humility is particularly difficult for some leaders, and numerous dynamics within the role of religious leadership may run...

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Authors: Ruffing, Elizabeth G. (Author) ; Devor, Nancy G. (Author) ; Sandage, Steven J. 1967- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2020]
In: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2020, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 111-133
IxTheo Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
RB Church office; congregation
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Humility
B Religious leaders
B Qualitative
B Clergy
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:Previous research suggests that humility is important for religious leaders' mental health and for the health of the communities they lead. There is evidence, however, that humility is particularly difficult for some leaders, and numerous dynamics within the role of religious leadership may run counter to humility. This qualitative study asked 273 diverse religious leaders to identify factors within their roles that challenged and facilitated humility for them. Thematic analysis of the responses revealed ways that religious leaders can cultivate humility within and despite complex pressures against it. Practical implications for the care and support of religious leaders are discussed.
ISSN:1934-9645
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2018.1520184