JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Cross-Lagged Longitudinal Model of the Relationships Between Self-Compassion, Spiritual Well-Being, and Burnout Among Taiwanese Clergy.

  • Published In: Journal of Psychology & Theology, 2025, v. 53, n. 1. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lee, Hsiu-Chi; Fung, Joey 3 of 3

Abstract

This study examined the longitudinal and reciprocal relationships between self-compassion, self-coldness, spiritual well-being, and burnout among 154 Taiwanese Protestant clergy. Self-compassion was positively associated with spiritual well-being and negatively associated with burnout cross-sectionally, and baseline self-compassion predicted higher spiritual well-being eight months later. Conversely, baseline burnout predicted lower self-compassion and spiritual well-being at follow-up, while self-coldness did not significantly predict later outcomes. The findings suggest that fostering self-compassion may enhance clergy spiritual well-being, whereas burnout poses a risk to both self-compassion and spiritual health, highlighting the importance of interventions addressing burnout and promoting self-compassion within this cultural and occupational context.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Psychology & Theology. 2025/03, Vol. 53, Issue 1, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0091-6471
  • DOI:10.1177/00916471241300156
  • Accession Number:182791574
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