Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-10(E), Section: B.
Advisors: David L. Delmonico Committee members: Launcelot Brown; William J. Casile.
Abstract:
Life satisfaction typologies among Roman Catholic secular clergy were studied using a Q methodological design. Using Q-Assessor, a web-based tool for Q methodological studies, 33 priests sorted and ranked 34 predetermined statements about their life satisfaction. By-person factor analysis and varimax rotation extracted three predominant category prototypes -- pro-spirituals, professionals, and pro-relationals -- representing three different views regarding the life satisfaction of clergy. The findings led to the creation of an explanatory model recognizing a multi-factorial pathway to understanding clergy life satisfaction.