Religion, Physical Disabilities, and Life Satisfaction in Older Age Cohorts
- 1 October 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in International Journal of Aging & Human Development
- Vol. 15 (3) , 225-232
- https://doi.org/10.2190/3c3m-cbvk-ktvh-bdng
Abstract
Concern here is with the relationship between religious affiliation and life satisfaction. Past research points to religion as an important factor in adjustment of the aged. However, there have been contradictory findings on aging and church attendance. Church attendance patterns are examined in relation to aging and personal adjustment. The intervening variable of the elderly person's physical disabilities is offered as an explanation for declining church attendance with age.Keywords
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