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Krause, Neal M.

Aging in the church : how social relationships affect health / [manuscript] : by Neal M. Krause. - West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Foundation Press, c2008. - vi, 315 p. ; 23 cm.

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.

ISBN: 9781599471440 (pbk. ) : ETB 600.00 1599471442 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008008875

Subjects--Topical Terms:
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.

LC Class. No.: BV4580 / .K73 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 261.8/32

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WT 145 / K91a 2008