Religion, belief, and spirituality in late life

"Thomas and Eisenhandler provide a broad, cross-cultural framework for both qualitative and empirical research on the psychological effects of religious experience as a factor in the process of aging. The contributors examine the importance of individual beliefs and religious traditions as psychological tools to manage late life problems such as grief, loss of family roles, health problems, or self-identity.

This book is a valuable resource for gerontologists, psychologists, graduate-level students and other professionals who are interested in the study of spirituality and its role in mental health."--BOOK JACKET.