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Applying Attention Restoration Theory to Understand and Address Clergy’s Need to Restore Cognitive Capacity

verfasst von: Chelsea Gill, Jan Packer, Roy Ballantyne

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2018

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Abstract

Attention Restoration Theory is applied to explore the causes and consequences of mental fatigue in clergy and suggest practical interventions to restore cognitive wellbeing. Previous research has investigated the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of clergy, but has largely neglected clergy cognitive wellbeing. Due to the demanding nature of their work, clergy are particularly susceptible to mental fatigue and depletion of their capacity to maintain attention. Symptoms include inability to focus attention, inhibit distractions, make decisions or solve problems. Mental fatigue can be overcome, and cognitive capacity restored, by spending time in restorative environments that allow directed attention to rest.

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Titel: Applying Attention Restoration Theory to Understand and Address Clergy’s Need to Restore Cognitive Capacity
verfasst von: Chelsea Gill
Jan Packer
Roy Ballantyne
Publikationsdatum: 06.02.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0571-9

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