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The knowledge and use of quantitative research by pastoral counselors

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This study investigated the degree of training, experience and interest in quantitative research among pastoral counselors. It was found that a little over half of the subjects had had at least one statistics course and thought that research was valuable. However, less than 6% had ever published research and only one subject (less than 1%) had published more than two quantitative articles. This suggests there is a “research vacuum” in the field of pastoral counseling. There is no “scientific core” of scholars publishing a systematic program of research. Recommendations for ways to involve pastoral counselors more actively in research are made.

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  1. Baltimore, MD

    John Gartner (Psychologist)

  2. Tidewater Pastoral Counseling Services, Norfolk, VA

    Floyd A. Chambers

  3. 403 Highmeadow Court, 21136-2101, Reistertown, MD

    Daniel C. Henderson

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Henderson, D.C., Gartner, J. & Chambers, F.A. The knowledge and use of quantitative research by pastoral counselors. Pastoral Psychol 40, 39–45 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01027533

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