Name: Aging in the Church: How Social Relationships Affect Health
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Author: Krause, Neal M.
ISBN: 9781599471440

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Aging in the Church: How Social Relationships Affect Health

Type

Physical Book

Author

Neal M. Krause

Publisher

Templeton Press

Language

English

Pages

320

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.8 x 16.3 x 2.4 cm

Weight

0.50 kg.

ISBN

1599471442

ISBN13

9781599471440

Synopsis "Aging in the Church: How Social Relationships Affect Health"

A growing number of studies indicate that older people in the church form social ties that have a significant positive impact on their physical and mental health. In Aging in the Church, Neal Krause comprehensively assesses the various relationships that stem from church involvement. Among the many types of relationships Krause explores are close companion friendships, social-support structures (such as assistance provided by fellow church members during difficult times), and interactions that arise from Bible study and prayer groups. Through his thorough investigation of the underlying links between these relationships and the ways they relate to attributes like forgiveness, hope, gratitude, and altruism, the author hopes to explain why older adults who are involved in religious activities tend to enjoy better physical and mental health than those who are not engaged in religious communities. Going beyond merely reviewing the existing research on this subject, Aging in the Church provides a blueprint for taking research on church-based social relationships and health to the next level by identifying conceptual and methodological issues that investigators will confront as they delve more deeply into these connections. Though these are complex issues, readers will find plain language and literature drawn from a wide array of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, public health, medicine, psychiatry, nursing, social work, gerontology, and theology. Literature, poetry, philosophy, and ethical ideas supplement the insights from these diverse fields. As a result, Aging in the Church takes on a genuinely interdisciplinary focus that will appeal to various scholars, researchers, and students.

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