@article{ref1,
title="Women experiencing intimate partner violence: Effects of confiding in religious leaders",
journal="Pastoral psychology",
year="2007",
author="Neergaard, Joyce A. and Lee, Jerry W. and Anderson, Barbara and Gengler, Sue Wong",
volume="55",
number="6",
pages="773-787",
abstract="IPV is the most challenging mental health problem facing clergy. Abused women (n=476), most of whom are Christians living at home (not in shelters), sought assistance from domestic violence centers. Data obtained from questionnaires demonstrated that confiding in clergy predicts higher self-esteem and reduces the impact of lack of social support on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Compassionate clergy counseling can have a positive influence on psychological outcomes of women in abusive relationships. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract)<p />",
language="",
issn="0031-2789",
doi="10.1007/s11089-007-0078-x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11089-007-0078-x"
}