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JOURNAL REVIEW 1

A Study of Church Members during Times of Crisis" by Stone, Cross, Purvis, and Young.

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Study of Church Members During Crisis" by Howard Stone, David R. Cross, Karyn Purvis,

and Melissa J. Young was compiled to gain insight into the experiences of churchgoers when

presented with situational crisis and identify resources that were particularly relevant to them.

According to Stone, Cross, Purvis, and Young, there are times when "everyone goes through a

crisis," Stone Cross, Purvis, and Young. p. 405 of Stone, Cross, Purvis, and Young (2004) There

are two main sorts of crises that the writers of (2004) address. Situational crises are characterized

by four primary components: an externally harmful incident, one's assessment or perception of the

circumstance, one's capacity to cope, and personal resources.

The study's goal was to find out what church members go through in a time of crisis and

what kinds of social assistance they may count on. Religious and mental health practitioners may

learn from this research about the psychological advantages of religious engagement by evaluating

the extent to which personal religious beliefs and membership in a specific congregation aid

persons in crisis. During this study, the researchers devised the "Crisis Appraisal and Coping

Interview Protocol." Within two weeks following a crisis, the study team interviewed 26 members

of a Southern Baptist church. Numerous major topics emerged through qualitative analysis that is

explored here. This article reveals that crisis management is not the same for everyone. Their

history of adversity may influence a person's coping methods. Stone, Cross, Purvis, & Young's

research shows that religious and spiritual beliefs play an important part in the disaster.

The article also includes research on the function of religion in crisis coping. If you've ever

had to deal with stressful events, you know that one of the most important factors in your reaction

is a "vulnerability factor." According to a study published in 2004, "religious participation was

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JOURNAL REVIEW 1 A Study of Church Members during Times of Crisis" by Stone, Cross, Purvis, and Young. Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Number/Name Date JOURNAL REVIEW 2 Summary Study of Church Members During Crisis" by Howard Stone, David R. Cross, Karyn Purvis, and Melissa J. Young was compiled to gain insight into the experiences of churchgoers when presented with situational crisis and identify resources that were particularly relevant to them. According to Stone, Cross, Purvis, and Young, there are times when "everyone goes through a crisis," Stone Cross, Purvis, and Young. p. 405 of Stone, Cross, Purvis, and Young (2004) There are two main sorts of crises that the writers of (2004) address. Situational crises are characterized by four primary components: an externally harmful incident, one's assessment or perception of the circumstance, one's capacity to cope, and personal resources. The study's goal was to find out what church members go through in a time of crisis and what kinds of social assistance they may count on. Religious and mental health practitioners may learn from this research about the psychological advantages of religious engagement by evaluating the extent to which personal religious beliefs and membership in a specific congregation aid persons in crisis. During this study, the researchers devised the "Crisis Appraisal and Coping Interview Protocol." Within two weeks following a crisis, the study team interviewed 26 members of a S ...
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