An Elderly’s Perspective on the Impact of Spirituality Towards Death Acceptance

Mamauag, Minnie B.

doi:10.33546/bnj.955

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“…Furthermore, this study is similar to the study by Mamauag (2019) that shows that inherently elderly Christians are spiritually inclined advanced aging population of Filipinos, which follows faith in God based on their life experiences and life's meaning that affords them a sense of security and hope in the life after death. Elderly prefers closer proxemics with God which they believe that more they get involved with their spirituality at Gods kingdom (attending at church) provides them a better identification of their self and promotes deeper connection in their spiritual being.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…A closer look in the family support in relation to the spirituality of Filipino elderly through church attendance and its connection to their quality of life seems lacking. Most researches conducted were explorations on the meaning and purpose of elderly's quality of life which were insufficiently supported by reports of its association to the former (Carlos, 1999;Mamauag, 2019;Tariga, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This is supported by studies among African-American (Ellor, 2013) and Filipino older persons (de Guzman et al, 2009). Accordingly, practicing spirituality through attending church promotes a sense of security and hope in life after death (Mamauag, 2019).…”

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confidence: 91%

“…There were ten ( 10 The data in the Table 1 shows that elderly have 66 to 78% church attendance with a mean attendance of 72% above than 60% based on the study conducted by Monserud & Markides (2017) among Mexican American older persons and the 58% Philippines church attendance (Pew Research, 2013). This means that elderlies are more inclined towards spiritual activities than other age group because advancing age have more experiences in life to reflect on life in the hereafter with Gods mercy (Mamauag, 2019). However, some are unable to maintain a complete attendance (about 30%) at church in four weeks or a month because of associated problems and or limitations in the physical mobility, distance of church at home, and family support though they have high level of spirituality (Agli et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the context of Filipinos spirituality in the Philippines, their elderly are inherently religious and this nature follows faith in God based on their life experiences and life's meaning that grows a sense of security and hope in the life after death (Mamauag, 2019). They preferred to closeness from God, at church as God's home, to enable healthier understanding for better concentration on God's words which portrayed as a sequential course of connection coined as G-O-D, refers to as: Course of Getting involved, Outcome identification, and Deeper connection (de Guzman et al, 2009).…”

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Family Support and Church Attendance as Predictors of Elderly’s Quality of Life at Southern Mindanao

Pangandaman

Ortega

Hayudini

et al. 2021

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The association between spiritual activities and quality of life (QoL) has received scholarly attention from different religious affiliation. This study centers on examining the interrelationship of tripartite variableschurch attendance, family support and quality of life among elderly at southern part of Mindanao, Philippines through path analysis approach as multivariate research. A reliable (α=0.94) and valid 13-item Family Support Scale (FSS) and WHOQOL-BREF 26-items questionnaire (α=0.88) has been adapted to gather data from stratified randomly selected 50 elderly participants. It shows that elderly have 66 to 78% church attendance with a mean of 72%, have some family support (M=72.42) and high QoL (M=79.90). QoL is significantly influence by church attendance and family support (R =0.20). Then, family support significantly influences church attendance and so a significant mediator between family support and QoL (R = 0.17; β = 0.131; sig = 0.036). The path analysis model conveys that the association between family support and church attendance and both as an independent variable are indispensable for the promotion of Filipino elderly's QoL. It has important place for consideration in the plan of care. Other variables are recommended for in-depth inquiry to promote a holistic elderly's QoL model.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 91%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Family Support and Church Attendance as Predictors of Elderly’s Quality of Life at Southern Mindanao

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Studi Fenomenologi Gambaran Kehidupan Religiusitas bagi Lanjut Usia di Masa Pandemi

Lilyana

Cempaka

2022

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Introduction: religiosity is one of the supporters of a healthy life and a long life for the elderly. The pandemic has impacted the elderly, especially the implementation of the Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities, especially in religious life as a basic form of religiosity. The purpose of this study was to determine the religious experience of the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: qualitative, with 10 participants who met the inclusion criteria, participated in this study. The researcher conducted a thematic analysis by repeatedly reading the results of the verbatim transcript to look for patterns of meaning to find themes. Results: in the form of research themes, namely: the form of religiosity that is interpreted as elderly, the benefits of religiosity for the life of the elderly, solutions to meet the needs of religiosity during the pandemic, and the expectations of the elderly in fulfilling the needs of religiosity. Religiosity is carried out both in prayer life and in applying religious teachings in the form of kindness to others. Religiosity provides a sense of calm and comfort and guides the life of the elderly. Older people practice religiosity during a pandemic by praying privately and participating in online prayer activities. Conclusion: It is essential to pay attention to religious life to be able to provide meaning and benefit to the life of the elderly. The elderly feel satisfied with their life because of the support of the people around them and, finally, experience long life and a good quality of life.

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Throwback, trials, and triumphs: stories of unmarried retired Filipina Public School teachers

Bolo,

Singson

2023

TSSJ

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Background: Globally, there is an apparent demographic movement toward an aging population. This poses difficulties, especially for retired public school teachers who are single. Additionally, the researcher, who has spent years offering psychosocial services to clients, is aware of this group's susceptibility to aging-related difficulties that may jeopardize their well-being. Methods: A qualitative-phenomenological approach was adopted. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 participants aged 60 to 80, unmarried retired public school teachers. Employing thematic analysis, interview transcripts were analyzed for themes to organize the data. Results: Four major themes emerged: (1) Embracing a Positive Emotional State, with Sub-themes (a) Awakening of reality being single for life, (b) Maintaining a smooth interpersonal relationship, (c)Achieving a sense of meaning, (2) Confronting the challenges with Sub-themes (a) Dependency of family members (b)Managing financial needs (c) Coming to terms with death (3) Coping With Life Eventualities with Sub-themes (a) Staying productive (b) Participating in Civic and Religious Organizations (c) Connecting with God (4) Breaking stereotypes about being a spinster teacher and ageism. Conclusion: Aging vulnerabilities can particularly challenge those who live without a spouse. However, having a hopeful, positive attitude about the future helps the unmarried remain motivated to cope with life. Ultimately, this will bring the elderly to resiliency and acceptance. Their experiences can add to a growing study in developmental psychology and personality that looks at how life accounts reveal the inherent aspects of lived human experience. The outcome of the past, the wisdom behind the trials, and the success stories of the life of participants were essential for understanding the strategies they use to manage age and aging-related challenges and age successfully. Limitations of the findings: The scope was limited to Northern Negros area while the number of participants in this study was within the acceptable range of six (6). The participants were all female and all were teachers from the public school system. Thus, the findings are not conclusive, and this limitation made it difficult to explore their experiences within the broader context of their lives. Direction for Future Research: Future research can be built upon the results that were acquired in this study. Further research could also be done on effective preventative and therapeutic strategies for elderly single people. It is advised to conduct additional research using more extensive samples of this demographic that is to include single male retired public and private school teachers. A longitudinal study might provide a more comprehensive and in-depth view of aging and spinsterhood. Examining the extended family's perspectives, other professions, and the larger population is an aspect that could help broaden and deepen the understanding of the experiences of single and retired teachers. Practical Value of the Paper: The findings will serve as baseline data for improving interventions and programs of DepEd and OSCA, which must concentrate on offering practical assistance, like psychosocial services and a solution for social acceptance, to eradicate stigma. Mental health professionals must have knowledge and guidance on how to facilitate the well-being of the elderly and enhance their quality of life as they age.

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An Elderly’s Perspective on the Impact of Spirituality Towards Death Acceptance

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Family Support and Church Attendance as Predictors of Elderly’s Quality of Life at Southern Mindanao

Family Support and Church Attendance as Predictors of Elderly’s Quality of Life at Southern Mindanao

Studi Fenomenologi Gambaran Kehidupan Religiusitas bagi Lanjut Usia di Masa Pandemi

Throwback, trials, and triumphs: stories of unmarried retired Filipina Public School teachers

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