Religiosity and Self-Destructive Crises in the Institutionalized Elderly.

Nelson, Franklyn L.

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ERIC Number: EJ169293

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1977

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Religiosity and Self-Destructive Crises in the Institutionalized Elderly

Nelson, Franklyn L.

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 7, 2, 67-73, Sum 77

This study focuses on the relationship of intensity of religious commitment to use of indirect life-threatening behavior among elderly, chronically ill hospital patients. Findings indicate intensity of religious commitment is a potentially more meaningful measure of religiosity than formal church membership. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Death, Institutional Research, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Rating Scales, Religious Factors, Research Projects, Residential Care, Suicide

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