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.