Research and Publications
Kreis, M.C. & Diaz, M. (2021). Factors cultivating well-being of women religious in ministry and their resonance with research on the workforce. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health. DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2021.1886622
Kreis, M.C. (2020). Younger sisters’ hesitations, obstacles, and fears’. Doctrine & Life, 70 (2).
Kreis, M.C. & Crammond, J. (2019). Younger sisters’ concerns prior to their entrance to religious life. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health. DOI: 10.1080/19349637.2019.1626319
Kreis, M.C., Crammond J., & Lunz, M. (2016). Motivational Factors Across Three Generations of Women Committed to Religious Life. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 18 (3).
Kreis, M.C. (2012). The Development of a New Instrument for the Assessment of Life Satisfaction in Apostolic Women Religious. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 14 (2).
Kreis, M.C., & Bardwell, R. (2011). Motivational Factors of Women Committed to Religious Life. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 13 (3).
Kreis, Maria Clara, “Assessment of Life Satisfaction in Apostolic Women Religious: The Development of a New Instrument” (2010). Dissertations (2009 -). Paper 46. Download
Dissertation: Copyright © May 22, 2010; for entire text (including the LSSAWR) by Maria Clara Kreis C.D.P., Ph.D.; The Library of Congress, United States Copyright Office
Articles about the International LSSAWR Project
“Life satisfaction survey is producing welcome results for sisters,” by Maria Clara Kreis, November 5, 2019, Global Sisters Report.
“Invitation to incredible visitation,” by Maria Clara Kreis, Mar. 27, 2018, Global Sisters Report.
“Q & A with Sr. Maria Clara Kreis, studying why sisters stay in religious life,” by Soli Salgado, Jun. 27, 2017, Global Sisters Report.
For LSSAWR research inquiries, contact:
Maria Clara Kreis, CDP, PhD dr.mariaclarakreis@gmail.com