Date
7-2013
Department
School of Behavioral Sciences
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Chair
John Thomas
Primary Subject Area
Theology; Psychology, General; Religion, General; Religion, Clergy
Keywords
Depression, Pastors, Referral
Disciplines
Christian Denominations and Sects | Christianity | Comparative Methodologies and Theories | Counseling Psychology | Practical Theology | Psychology | Religion
Recommended Citation
Graham, Andrew, "Conservative Holiness Pastors' Ability to Assess Depression and their Willingness to Refer to Mental Health Professionals" (2013). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 712.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/712
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the willingness and ability of Conservative Holiness pastors to assess depression and their willingness to refer to mental health professionals. Eighty-six pastors completed a four-part survey that measured diagnostic accuracy, willingness to refer, attitudes toward mental health, perceived competency to assist, recognition of need for help and confidence in mental health professionals. Demographic characteristics and case study responses were investigated through analysis of frequency data; relationships with demographic variables were analyzed using Spearman's rho and independent t-tests; relationships with variables derived from the scales were analyzed using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. Analyses found that Conservative Holiness Pastors are willing and able to assess depression and are willing to refer to mental health professionals. Willingness to refer was associated with positive attitudes toward mental health.
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