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What researchers found

Religion reporters have long noticed that women attend church more than men, but a new analysis by University of Michigan researchers finds that older African-American men spend more time at church activities than older African-American women.

"Churches may be a primary social outlet and sphere of productive activity for older Religion News Service:

African-American men, particularly those who are no longer active in the labor force," said Robert Taylor, professor at the university's School of Social Work, in an announcement of the findings.

Taylor and his colleagues gleaned information from the National Survey of American Life about African-Americans ages 55 and older.

They found that while women attended religious services more frequently, men spent significantly greater hours a week at their places of worship.

Their tasks range from minor repair work to clubs, choirs and Bible studies to serving as deacons or stewards.

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