Deriving conclusions from the National Survey of Black Americans and additional surveys, this book examines issues such as: patterns of religious involvement; the functions of religion in coping, social support; and, the relationships between religion and physical and mental health and well-being.

Deriving conclusions from the National Survey of Black Americans and additional surveys, this book examines issues such as: patterns of religious involvement; the functions of religion in coping, social support; and, the relationships between religion and physical and mental health and well-being.