Multiple roles, well-being and the clergy wife

Abstract

Women in particular have been viewed as potentially vulnerable to role conflict because of their multiple roles. The impact of these multiple roles on the mental health of a woman remains unclear. The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between multiple roles, role strain, and the level of well-being in women with multiple roles. The second purpose was to determine whether clergy wives differ from women not married to clergy on reported well-being. The survey was undertaken to examine the effects of the ministry on ministers' wives and families.