STRESS IN THE RABBINATE: A REPORT ON A NATIONWIDE STUDY OF CONSERVATIVE AND REFORM RABBIS.
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Title
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STRESS IN THE RABBINATE: A REPORT ON A NATIONWIDE STUDY OF CONSERVATIVE AND REFORM RABBIS.
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Identifier
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AAI8401897
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identifier
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8401897
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Creator
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FREEDMAN, LESLIE RAYMOND.
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Contributor
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Laurence J. Gould
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Date
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1984
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Clinical
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Abstract
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This research investigates the nature and extent of role-related stress experienced by rabbis affiliated with the Central Conference of American Rabbis (Reform) and the Rabbinical Assembly (Conservative). The goal of the present study is to describe what role-related factors most meaningfully explain the non-specific psychological distress reported by the rabbis participating in the project. Relevant aspects of a rabbi's personal life, including physical well-being and relationships with spouse and children, as well as specific role issues, are considered as potential stressors.;To gather the data an extensive survey questionnaire was mailed, in March 1982, to all members of the above rabbinical organizations residing in the United States. The questionnaire, developed by the author, included research instruments in widespread use as well as original measures designed for this population. Some 65% of the total survey population responded, yielding a total sample of 1342. The present analysis is based on a sample of 1168 and does not include data from 103 retirees, 32 female rabbis, or 39 incomplete questionnaires.;The results indicate, on the average, elevated levels of non-specific psychological distress in the sample compared to estimates of general population epidemiological norms. No pathology or dysfunction is implied, however, except in extreme cases. The findings show that 58% of the variance of the stress reported by the rabbis may be accounted for by 6 major psychological factors; demographic variables do not contribute any significant explanatory power.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Psychology
