Let Him Hold You: Spiritual and Social Support in a Catholic Convent Infirmary

American Catholic nuns have been found to age more ‘successfully’ than their lay counterparts, living longer, healthier, and happier lives.  Two of the key factors contributing to the nuns’ physical and mental wellbeing are the spiritual support they experience from the divine and the social support...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Anna I Corwin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2012-12-01
Series:Anthropology & Aging
Subjects:
Online Access:http://anthro-age.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/anthro-age/article/view/29