The Meaning of Obesity in the Church: A Pastoral Leader's Perspective
The purpose of this study is to highlight a unique case regarding obesity and weight loss in the Christian church that emerged when interviewing men who had experienced bariatric surgery. Thirty-four-year-old 'Pastor Tom' was removed from his position in the church due to his obesity. Thro...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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Springer Science Business Media B. V.
[2017]
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Pastoral psychology
Jahr: 2017, Band: 66, Heft: 1, Seiten: 45-64 |
| RelBib Classification: | AD Religionssoziologie; Religionspolitik CD Christentum und Kultur NBE Anthropologie NCB Individualethik RB Kirchliches Amt; Gemeinde |
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Obesity
B Obesity Psychological aspects B OBESITY surgery B Religion B Christian Leadership B Food consumption B Church Leadership B Meaning B OBESITY risk factors |
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| Zusammenfassung: | The purpose of this study is to highlight a unique case regarding obesity and weight loss in the Christian church that emerged when interviewing men who had experienced bariatric surgery. Thirty-four-year-old 'Pastor Tom' was removed from his position in the church due to his obesity. Through critical reflection, utilizing an intrinsic case study methodology, the authors explore how this research participant constructed meaning around obesity and weight loss. In this study, two major themes emerged: (1) leading by example and (2) becoming a leader. The study includes a discussion of implications for the church as well as teaching, clinical, and research implications. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6679 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: Pastoral psychology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s11089-016-0716-2 |