It map between abilene and las vegaswas not just chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies for the Pruett Gerontology Center this past weekend. Dr. Pruett, Addie Rich, and Ashley Bryan had research findings accepted for presentation at the Southwestern Social Science Association conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Rounding out the team was Debbie Pruett who traveled with the team to Las Vegas.

 

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Dr. Pruett and Addie Rich shared their research findings from  “Religious Coping Styles and Mental Health in Later Life.” Dr. Pruett’s team found a positive relationship between people who internalize their religion and a positive religious coping style.

The team returned safely!

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photo by Addie Rich