The search for meaning in later life: On the connection between religious narratives and narratives of aging

Older adults' life stories are often connected with religious stories. In-depth interviews with 26 older Dutch adults indicate three groups of religious narratives (experiential, ontological, and critical narratives) and three master narratives of aging (active aging, decline, and inner growth)...

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Authors: Fortuin, Nienke P. M. (Author) ; Schilderman, Johannes B. A. M. (Author) ; Venbrux, Eric 1960- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2020
In: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Year: 2020, Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-24
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old person (60-80 years, motif) / Meaning of life / Religiosity / Narrative (Social sciences) / Course of life
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
CB Christian life; spirituality
ZA Social sciences
Further subjects:B cultural narratives
B religious narratives
B Aging
B Religion
B narratives of aging
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