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Black churches as therapeutic systems: a group process perspective

M B McRae1, P M Carey, R Anderson-Scott

  • 1Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, NY 10003, USA. mm130@is2.nyu.edu

Health Education & Behavior : the Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education
|November 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Black churches serve as vital therapeutic systems, offering crucial psychological and physical support within African American communities. Understanding their dynamic roles as indigenous resources is key for community health providers.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Community Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Black churches are significant institutions within African American communities.
  • These churches provide multifaceted support, encompassing psychological and physical well-being.
  • Indigenous community resources are essential for addressing health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine Black churches as therapeutic systems.
  • To analyze the role of Black churches as indigenous community resources.
  • To understand the variability in church functions and their impact on community support.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized systems theory and group relations theory as conceptual frameworks.
  • Applied a systems approach to understand Black churches' dynamic processes.

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  • Employed a group process perspective to analyze varying church roles and functions.

    • Main Results:

    • Black churches function as dynamic therapeutic systems offering psychological and physical support.
    • Churches exhibit variations in their processes and functions while maintaining core similarities.
    • The roles and functions of Black churches are adaptable to their specific congregations and community needs.

    Conclusions:

    • Black churches are invaluable indigenous community resources providing essential support to African Americans.
    • A systems and group process perspective illuminates the diverse therapeutic functions of Black churches.
    • Professional health providers can leverage insights into Black churches for effective community-based interventions.