Title

Religion, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction Among American Indian Older Adults

Journal Title

Journal Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought

Publication Date

2015

Abstract

This study examined the associations among religion, social support, and life satisfaction with 233 older American Indians in the Northern Plains region. Hierarchical regression indicated that those with higher religiousness and greater social support were found to have greater life satisfaction. Findings suggest that religion and social support provide promising pathways to build upon existing strengths to ameliorate mental health disparities. Health professionals must be sensitive to the complexities of religion and social support, and consider ways to incorporate cultural practices into health education and interventions to promote the quality of life for older American Indians.

Keywords

religion, social support, American Indian older adults, life satisfaction

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work

Volume

34

Issue

4

First Page

414

Last Page

434

DOI

10.1080/15426432.2015.1097094

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