Gender and Denominational Affiliation Differences of Depression and Stress among Christian Clergies in Nigeria
Keywords:
Pentecostals, Denominations, clergy, depression, stress, Catholics, ProtestantsAbstract
This survey examines gender and denominational affiliation differences of depression and stress among Christian Clergies in Nigeria. The population of this study comprises all Catholic, Protestant and Pentecostal Clergies in Nigeria. A sample of 300 participants selected through incidental random sampling are used for the study. Data are obtained through the use of questionnaire. Out of the 300 copies of questionnaire issued, 285 were successfully filled and returned. Out of this number, 173 were males while 112 were females. Data were analysed using the multivariate Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and descriptive statistics such as the Mean and Standard Deviation. Based on the spread of this work, 55 were Protestants, 45 were Pentecostals while 185 were Catholics. Six hypotheses are formulated to guide the study. The study revealed among other things that there will be a significant interaction effect between gender and denominational affiliation on stress. Clergies should be encouraged from their various denominations to always seek help for depression and stress from mental health care providers.
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