Age differences in religious participation among black adults

J Gerontol. 1989 Sep;44(5):S183-9. doi: 10.1093/geronj/44.5.s183.

Abstract

Age differences in level of religious participation were examined using data from the National Survey of Black Americans (N = 2107). Seven indicators of organizational, nonorganizational, and attitudinal forms of religious involvement were examined. For women, age was positively associated with each of the religiosity measures; among men, requests for prayer from others was the only indicator for which age was not a significant predictor. The findings are discussed in relation to previous work on age and religious participation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Black or African American*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Religion*
  • United States