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Making sense of extreme longevity — explorations into the spiritual lives of centenarians
Author(s)	Lydia K Manning, Jessie A Leek, M Elise Radina
Journal title	Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, vol 24, no 4, 2012
Pages	pp 345-359
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Centenarians ; Longevity ; Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Religion ; Christianity ; Adjustment.
Annotation	As older adults live into advanced age the oldest-old segment will continue to increase in number. In this study the authors analysed data gathered using in-depth interviewing in order to explore the spiritual and religious lives of 16 centenarians. Results showed the importance that spirituality has for older adults, particularly those in advanced age. Spirituality and religion were found to be a key factor of support, an important resource in later life, and maintained continuity over the life course for the centenarians. The findings support the need for researchers and practitioners to consider the importance of spirituality in later life, particularly for those in their last decades. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-121102236 A
Classmark	BBT: BGA: EX: TR: TS: DR
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