Rituals as portals of transcendence in the lives of older adults

In our present society in the West, we witness significant change and loss on multiple levels for our diverse older population. It is in this context, as well as that of our increased longevity, that I examine the role of ritual in late life transcendence. Are there rituals performed alone or in rel...

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Main Author: Grudzen, Marita (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2018]
In: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Year: 2018, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 112-129
Further subjects:B Croning ceremony
B Rituals
B Transcendence
B Transition
B diverse elders
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)

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