Ban of Religious Gatherings during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Christian Church Leaders’ Well-Being in Ghana

Ban of Religious Gatherings during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Christian Church Leaders’ Well-Being in Ghana

This study was conducted during a period of lockdown and ban on social gatherings, including religious gatherings, in Ghana. The restrictions were instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to understand how the well-being of Christian church leaders was impacted d...

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Published in:Pastoral psychology Vol. 70; no. 4; pp. 335 - 347
Main Authors: Osei-Tutu, Annabella, Kenin, Abraham, Affram, Adjeiwa Akosua, Kusi, Akua Amponsah, Adams, Glenn, Dzokoto, Vivian A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York Springer US 01-08-2021
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:
Bans
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Cross Cultural Psychology
Disruption
Economic stress
Pandemics
Prohibition
Psychological trauma
Psychology
Religion
Religious behavior
Religious Studies
Sociology
Well being
Ghana
COVID-19
Religious restrictions
Psychological trauma
Ghana
Mass gatherings
Religious leaders
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Summary:This study was conducted during a period of lockdown and ban on social gatherings, including religious gatherings, in Ghana. The restrictions were instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to understand how the well-being of Christian church leaders was impacted during the prohibition in terms of aspects of their vocation and religious practices. Fourteen Christian church leaders located in urban and rural settings in Ghana, with 5 to 32 years of experience, discussed how they and their families were impacted by the ban on religious gatherings in Ghana. Findings revealed negative impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions, including spiritual slacking , loss of fellowship , disruption of normal routine , pandemic anxiety , and financial stress. Positive impacts included increased faith , relief/reduced stress , and increased family time. These findings are discussed from psychological trauma and disaster response perspectives.
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ISSN:0031-2789
1573-6679
DOI:10.1007/s11089-021-00954-5