African American clergy: what are their perceptions of pastoral care and pastoral counseling?
This qualitative study explores African American clergy's perspectives on pastoral care and pastoral counseling. Interviews were conducted with 18 African American clergy of diverse ages, locales, and educational levels who were recruited from a southern state. Two major themes emerged from the data: (a) Shepherding the Flock and (b) Distinguishable Concepts with Different Meaning and Functions. Implications for social work practice and research are addressed.
Stansbury
Kim L
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School of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, 208 Senior Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, USA. kstansbury@ewu.edu
Harley
Debra A
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King
Lois
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Nelson
Nancy
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Speight
Gillian
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D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D001290:Attitude; D002977:Clergy; D006801:Humans; D007629:Kentucky; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010327:Pastoral Care; D024382:Professional Role; D033303:Protestantism; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012947:Social Work