The Reciprocity of Church-Based Support and Psychological Well-Being - Religion, Aging and Health Survey (RAH)

Sep 29, 2026

Church-based support delivers social and emotional benefits, yet its reciprocity and links to older adults’ well-being remain insufficiently understood. Using Religion, Aging, and Health (RAH) survey data (U.S., age 65+), the study examines how receiving pastoral and congregational support relates to the likelihood of providing church-based support, and how providing is associated with psychological outcomes. Regression (N=813) and MANOVA (N=1118) evaluate depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and self-rated health.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Study objectives

Data source and sample

Analytical approach

Receiving support and providing support

Regression results

Multivariate effects

Psychological correlates of providing support

Depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction

Self-rated health

FAQs

What data and methods were used to assess these relationships?

The study analyzed RAH survey data from U.S. adults aged 65+. Linear regression (N=813) evaluated predictors of providing support, while MANOVA (N=1118) tested effects on depression, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and self-rated health.

Sep 29, 2026

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