RT Article
T1 Perception of Acceptance and Discrimination Among the LGBTQI + Community in their Churches and its Association with Spiritual Dryness: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study in Germany
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 63
IS 6
SP 4397
OP 4423
A1 Büssing, Arndt 1962-
A1 Starck, Lorethy
A1 van Treeck, Klaus
A1 Roser, Traugott 1964-
A2 Starck, Lorethy
A2 van Treeck, Klaus
A2 Roser, Traugott 1964-
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1909237698
AB Data from a cross-sectional survey with options for free text statements revealed that people who identify themselves as part of the LGBTQI+ community (n = 417) experienced both acceptance and discrimination by church members. Their negative experiences affected their relationship with God in terms of spiritual dryness and loss of faith. In regression analyses, the best predictors of life satisfaction and psychological well-being were self-acceptance and low spiritual dryness. This self-acceptance as a resource, mediated the link between spiritual dryness and life satisfaction. Nevertheless, 96% still wish for a church/faith community that welcomes all people—and accepts them as they are and feel.
K1 Acceptance and discrimination
K1 LGBTQI+
K1 Loss of faith
K1 Psychological wellness
K1 Spiritual dryness
DO 10.1007/s10943-024-02023-6