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Psychology Faculty Publications

2014

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Correlates Of Psychopathic Personality Traits In Everyday Life: Results From A Large Community Survey, Scott O. Lilienfeld, Robert D. Latzman, Ashley L. Watts, Sarah F. Smith, Kevin Dutton Jan 2014

Correlates Of Psychopathic Personality Traits In Everyday Life: Results From A Large Community Survey, Scott O. Lilienfeld, Robert D. Latzman, Ashley L. Watts, Sarah F. Smith, Kevin Dutton

Psychology Faculty Publications

Although the traits of psychopathic personality (psychopathy) have received extensive attention from researchers in forensic psychology, psychopathology, and personality psychology, the relations of these traits to aspects of everyday functioning are poorly understood. Using a large internet survey of members of the general population (N = 3388), we examined the association between psychopathic traits, as measured by a brief but well-validated self-report measure, and occupational choice, political orientation, religious affiliation, and geographical residence. Psychopathic traits, especially those linked to fearless dominance, were positively and moderately associated with holding leadership and management positions, as well as high-risk occupations. In addition, psychopathic …


Qualitative Perspectives Toward Relational Connection In Pastoral Ministry, Jon Young, Michael W. Firmin Jan 2014

Qualitative Perspectives Toward Relational Connection In Pastoral Ministry, Jon Young, Michael W. Firmin

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We present the results of a phenomenological, qualitative research study in which 13 Southern Baptist (SB) pastors were administered in-depth interviews. The sample was selected from a total of 37 exemplars, identified in the quantitative component of a larger mixed-methods study, regarding the pastors’ perspectives toward relational connection in pastoral ministry. Three themes emerged from the data regarding relational connection in pastoral ministry. First, pastors indicated the need to be intentional about pastoral connection. Second, the pastors stressed the importance of being available to congregants who specifically desire pastoral connection. Finally, the participants related that pastors should give particular attention …