Abstract Paper

Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research

Title	: Stress Among Priest and Religious: A Cognitive Understanding
Author(s)	: I. Joe Sanjay
Article Information	: Volume 03 - Issue 01 (July - 2018) , 51-67
Affiliation(s)	: Sacred Heart College, Thiruvalluvar University

Abstract :

Priests and religious go through stress unique to their profession. This study examined the stress factor among the priests and religious in India. It is a qualitative analysis which analyses the cognitive element involved in the various stress factors. Additionally the stress level of priests and religious were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale of Sheldon Cohen. Six (6) priests and religious were interviewed and twelve (12) priests and religious responded to the perceived stress scale and the qualitative questionnaire. The study had found out the stressors pertaining to priests and religious can be handled by altering the cognitive element. This study will be helpful to the congregations and dioceses to evolve programmes pertaining to stress management both for those under formation and ongoing formation .

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Document Type	: Research Paper
Publication date	: July 11, 2018