Gerontologist. 1991 Aug;31(4):490-5.

Informal support from black churches and the well-being of elderly blacks.

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Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Health and Human Development, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802.

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This paper explores the type of support black churches and families provide, and how that support relates to the well-being of elderly blacks. Findings indicate that the family network is perceived as more supportive than the church network, but that church support contributes to feelings of well-being. Perceptions of support from the churches and not the spiritual aspects of religion or involvement in organized religious activities were associated with well-being.

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T32 MH 18904/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States

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