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Workplace characteristics, career/vocation satisfaction, and existential well-being in Episcopal clergy
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Workplace characteristics, career/vocation satisfaction, and existential well-being in Episcopal clergy

Joseph A. Stewart-Sicking, Joseph W. Ciarrocchi, Elaine C. Hollensbe and Mathew L. Sheep
Mental health, religion & culture, Vol.14(7), pp.715-730
09-2011

Abstract

Life Sciences & Biomedicine Psychiatry Science & Technology
This study considers the association of workplace conditions with the well-being of individuals in a profession that is highly imbued with the sacred -ordained ministry. Data from 1202 Episcopal clergy were collected on measures of workplace conditions (meaningfulness; safety; and cognitive, emotional, and physical availability) along with well-being (career/vocation satisfaction, and spiritual well-being). Hierarchical OLS regression analyses indicated that workplace conditions were strong predictors of well-being. Men reported slightly higher career/vocation satisfaction, and gender also moderated the relationships between workplace conditions and well-being. The results suggest that perceived workplace conditions, such as meaningfulness, safety, and resource availability can have strong links with career satisfaction and existential well-being, especially in those occupations where work and spirit are intertwined.

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