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Religion and Aging in a Longitudinal Panel1

  1. Erdman Palmore, PhD, Professor of Medical Sociology and Scientific Associate3
  1. 2Dept. of Psychiatry Box 3880, Duke Medical Center, Durham, 27710
  2. 3Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development Box 3003, Duke Medical Center Durham, 27710

    Abstract

    Analysis of religious activities and attitudes in a longitudinal panel of 272 community residents produced the following main findings: positive religious attitudes remained stable despite general declines in religious activities; there were several significant and substantial correlations between religion and happiness, feelings of usefulness, and adjustment; these correlations also tended to be stronger for older persons and tended to increase over time.

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      1. The Gerontologist 16 (1 Part 1): 82-85. doi: 10.1093/geront/16.1_Part_1.82
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