Patterns of Informal Support to Elderly Black Adults: Family, Friends, and Church Members.

Taylor, Robert Joseph; Chatters, Linda M.

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ERIC Number: EJ346739

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Publication Date: 1986

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Patterns of Informal Support to Elderly Black Adults: Family, Friends, and Church Members.

Taylor, Robert Joseph; Chatters, Linda M.

Social Work, v31 n6 p432-38 Nov-Dec 1986

Examined patterns of concomitant support to elderly blacks from family, friends, and church members using the National Survey of Black Americans. Eight out of 10 respondents reported receiving assistance from friends, 6 out of 10 received aid from church members, and over one-half received support from family. (Author)

Descriptors: Blacks, Church Role, Family Role, Friendship, Helping Relationship, Older Adults, Personal Autonomy, Social Networks, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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