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This study consists of a probability sample of 600 black elderly living in Nashville, TN. The analyses compare individuals living in senior high-rise apartments with those living in community housing. The focus of this analysis is on demographicvariables, various dimensions of social support, chronic and acute stressors, and depression. The findings indicate that the black elderly living in high-rise apartmenis are less likely to be married and have lower incomes. The high-rise group also had less social support, were in poorer health, were under more stress, and experienced higher levels of depression. Further, the group also had higher six-month prevalence rates of schizophrenia, simple phobia and were more likely to experience at least one mental disorder. Significant differences were not found in the area of life events. A discussion of these findings is provided.
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