Keeping the Faith in Late Life

Download or read book Keeping the Faith in Late Life written by Susan A. Eisenhandler and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Eisenhandler's qualitative research study of men and women, sixty years and older, this volume provides a sociological narrative of religious belief that has been sustained and sometimes changed over the course of life. Through extensive interviews, Eisenhandler explores older adults' personal engagement with religion, the role of socialization in retaining faith in late life, and the extent to which older adults participate in religious behavior and find religious beliefs relevant to their present life. Questions at the core of Eisenhandler's research include: Do older adults today f.