The index used to measure "religious practice" in "The Relation of Religion Preference and Practice to Depressive Symptoms Among 1,855 Older Adults." (response to G.J. Kennedy, H.R. kelman, C. Thomas and J. Chen, Journal of Gerentology: Psychological Sciences, vol. 51B, p. 301, 1996)

Article Abstract:

A study on the relationship between religion and depressive symptomatology showed an association between a twofold prevalence in depressive symptoms and Jewish religious preference, compared to Catholics. A critical issue is its definition of 'religious participation' as 'attendance at religious services.' Such a definition does not validly reflect Jewish religious practice, especially when taking the side of women. Jewish women's religious practices are more home-based, and their opportunities and obligations are very much different from Jewish men.

Research, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Psychology, Religious, Psychology and religion

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Self-rated health and physical disability in elderly survivors of a major medical event

Article Abstract:

A serious illness or medical event has varied influence on the health perceptions of elderly people. Analysis of data from interviews conducted at the Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly indicate that health perceptions may decline, improve or stay the same after a major illness. Health perceptions serve as a marker for many psychosocial processes though their effects on the recovery process are unknown.

Psychological aspects, Aged, Elderly, Sick, Sick persons

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