Religiosity and quality of life in the elderly: a review of the brazilian scientific literature

Authors

  • Cleber Lizardo de Assis UNESC
  • Juliana Maria Gomes UNESC
  • Leni de Oliveira Freitas Zentarski UNESC

Keywords:

Quality of life, elderly people, religiosity, psychology

Abstract

Due to the statistical increase of elderly people worldwide, including Brazil, there is a growing number of studies focusing on the process of aging and its multiple implications. In this context, the article offers an overview of the Brazilian academic literature, which deals with the impact of religiosity upon the quality of life of the elderly people.

Author Biographies

Cleber Lizardo de Assis, UNESC

Teólogo; Psicólogo; Mestre em Psicologia pela PUCMG; Doutorando em Psicologia pela Universidad del Salvador/AR; Professor da UNESC – Faculdades Integradas de Cacoal-RO

Juliana Maria Gomes, UNESC

Graduada em Psicologia pela UNESC – Faculdades Integradas de Cacoal-RO

Leni de Oliveira Freitas Zentarski, UNESC

Graduada em Psicologia pela UNESC – Faculdades Integradas de Cacoal-RO

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Published

2013-12-31

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2013): Antônio Flávio Pierucci: a Tribute

Section

Intercâmbio

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