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Religion in the Lives of African Americans: Social, Psychological, and Health Perspectives examines many broad issues including the structure and sociodemographic patterns of religious involvement; the relationship between religion and physical and mental health and well-being; the impact of church support and the use of ministers for personal issues; and the role of religion within specific subgroups of the African American population such as women and the elderly. Authors Robert Joseph Taylor, Linda M. Chatters, and Jeff Levin reflect upon current empirical research and derive conclusions from several wide-ranging national surveys, as well as a focus group study of religion and coping. Recommended for students taking courses in racial and ethnic studies, multicultural and minority studies, black studies, religious studies, psychology, sociology, human development and family studies, gerontology, social work, public health, and nursing.
Introduction
Introduction
Since the early 1900s, there has been ongoing academic interest in the nature, patterns, and functions of religion in the lives of African Americans (see, e.g., Du Bois, 1903) that is reflected in the scholarly traditions of fields as diverse as African American studies, African American history, religious studies, and the sociology of religion. The topic of religion in the lives of African Americans has an enduring fascination, partly because of the apparent pervasiveness and persistence of the religious context for this population group. Black religious traditions have persisted over time, geographic location, and social context and circumstance. Although their distinguishing characteristics and features have changed and adapted in response to external forces and diverse social contexts, the black religious tradition and the Black ...
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