The Meaning of Obesity in the Church: A Pastoral Leader’s Perspective

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• 作者：Darren D. Moore ; Jada E. Brooks ; Ericka N. King
• 关键词：Meaning ; Obesity ; Religion ; Church leadership
• 刊名：Pastoral Psychology
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：66
• 期：1
• 页码：45-64
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• 刊物类别：Behavioral Science
• 刊物主题：Clinical Psychology; Religious Studies, general; Cross Cultural Psychology; Sociology, general;
• 出版者：Springer US
• ISSN：1573-6679
• 卷排序：66

文摘

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.