CONGRUENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ADJUSTMENT FOR PRACTICING MALE MINISTERS

This study explored the self-reported psychological adjustment for con gruent, incongruent, and moderately congruent employed male ministers. Psychological adjustment was operationally defined by the scales of t he Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). The concept of congruence was defined using the Strong Interest Inventory Minister Sc ale. The multivariate analysis of variance revealed a significant main effect of group membership on the MMPI scales. The univariate analysi s showed significant findings on eight MMPI scales. In general, the re sults indicate that the three minister groups varied in psychological adjustment as assessed by the MMPI scales. Congruent ministers tend to be psychologically healthier than are the incongruent minister group.