Principal Accompaniment in Australian Faith-Based Schools

A Salutogenesis Approach

Bibliographic Data

ID20305267
AuthorsWilliam Sultmann (0000-0001-7481-6588, Australian Catholic University), David Hall (0000-0003-0215-978X, Australian Catholic University), Janeen Lamb (0000-0003-2193-135X, Australian Catholic University, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume64
Issue3
Pages1783-1800
Publication date2025-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Religion and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-4197 • E-ISSN: 1573-6571
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s10943-023-01980-8
PMID38383940
OpenAlexW4392057065
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited8

A program designed to provide accompaniment reflects a salutogenesis emphasis aimed at sustaining the professional well-being of experienced principals. A mixed methods pilot study focused on participant ( N = 12) orientation, principles of accompaniment, mission-aligned processes, leadership agency, structured conversations, and nominated outcomes. Data were collected over twelve months at three stages using online survey. Australian Catholic principals reported a positive orientation experience, professional well-being, the comprehensiveness of the program, and the manageability of its implementation. Discussion confirmed design elements contributed to the wholistic nature of accompaniment linking body, mind, and spirit in conversational processes and the transformative effects of these exchanges on professional practice and well-being

Agency (philosophy) · Faith · Health promotion · Pedagogy · Principal (computer security) · Professional development · Salutogenesis · Sociology · Transformative learning · Computer Science · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Religious Education and Schools · Values and Moral Education

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