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The Experience Of Growing Up In A Minister's Home And The Religious Commitment Of The Adult Child Of A Minister, Carole Brousson Anderson

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Problem. The purpose of this study was to ascertain if there is any relationship between the unique aspects of the pastoral family, the relationships of the PK, and his or her adult religious commitment.

Method. The population included Seventh-day Adventist pastors' children (PKs) who were age 25 or older and whose fathers were ministers for at least 10 years before subjects were 18 years old. A survey was completed by 487 subjects. Data were analyzed using multiple-regression, correlational, and qualitative methods.

Results. All variables unique to the pastoral home correlated significantly with measures of religious commitment--feelings towards moving (not actual …