{"product_id":"aging-in-the-church","title":"Aging in the Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAging in the Church\u003c\/i\u003e, Neal Krause comprehensively assesses the various relationships that stem from church involvement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eAging in the Church\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eAging in the Church\u003c\/i\u003e takes on a genuinely interdisciplinary focus that will appeal to various scholars, researchers, and students. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245647778136,"sku":"9781599471440","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781599471440.jpg?v=1777764618","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/aging-in-the-church","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}