This volume focuses on the ways in which religious institutions, religious practices, and religious organizations impact the health and well-being of older persons. Topics examined include: the conceptualization and measurement of religion in late life the relationship between religious coping and possible stress reduction the role of forgiveness as an alternate mediator how social class, gender, and race can influence the specific effect of religion and religious institutions in a diverse aging society.
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Publisher
Springer Publishing Co Inc
ISBN-13
9780826124043
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95986761
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Author
Neal Krause, Alan Booth
Publication Name
Religious Influences on Health and Well-Being in the Elderly