Aging in the church

Krause, Neal M.

Aging in the church how social relationships affect health / [electronic resource] : Neal M. Krause. - West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Foundation Press, c2008. - 1 online resource (vi, 315 p.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-301) and index.

Social relationships in the church and health: problems and prospects -- Church-based social support: getting help during difficult times -- Church-based companion friends -- Social relationships that arise from formal roles in the church -- Negative interaction in the church: exploring the dark side of religion -- Exploring the pervasive influence of social structural factors -- Conclusions: taking a broader perspective and identifying next steps.

9781599472416 (electronic bk.) 1599472414 (electronic bk.)


Older people--Religious life.
Aging--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Aging--Social aspects.
Interpersonal relations--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Health--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Aging--psychology.
Aged.
Empirical Research.
Interpersonal Relations.
Religion and Psychology.
Social Environment.
RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues
RELIGION / Christianity / General


Electronic books.

BV4580 / .K73 2008eb

261.8/32

2009 E-723 WT 145 / K91a 2008