The Meaning and Role of Spirituality for Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

Öz, Yüksel Can; Duran, Songül; Doğan, Kübra

doi:10.1007/s10943-021-01258-x

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“…Spirituality also plays an important role in guiding the lives of late adults and can help them overcome negative feelings and clarify the meaning of their lives (Can Oz, Duran, & Dogan, 2022). In late adulthood, connection to a religious community can provide support and strong social relationships and increase the ability to cope with physical illness and life stress (Sytsma et al, 2018).…”

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Social Support and Level of Religiosity as Resilience Factors in Late Adult Widows

Munawwarah,

Siti Nurjana Gani,

Karmiyati

2024

World Psychology

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Widowed women who have just been abandoned by their partners need resilience. Resilience is a personality characteristic that a person can recover and adapt immediately after experiencing adversity. The resilience of a widow whose partner leaves her is influenced by several factors, including social support and religiosity. This research aims to find out whether social support and religiosity are factors that support the resilience of late adult widows. Systematic Literature Review (SLR) is the method applied in this research and results were found showing that social support and the level of religiosity play an important role in resilience mechanisms for dealing with the loss of a partner in late adulthood.

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Social Support and Level of Religiosity as Resilience Factors in Late Adult Widows

Munawwarah,

Siti Nurjana Gani,

Karmiyati

2024

World Psychology

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“…The inner processes of older persons, such as their philosophy for living, have been shown to be critical components in creating a meaningful life (Moore et al, 2006 ). Moreover, older women are observed to seek validation from others and require space for spirituality to navigate challenging life circumstances and find meaning (Can Oz et al, 2022 ). Additionally, older persons prioritize well-being over the fear of risk, emphasizing the importance of feeling alive despite experiencing losses and grief (Søvde et al, 2022 ).…”

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Exploring the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive need of care: a qualitative in-home interview study

Almevall,

Juuso,

Melander

et al. 2024

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Introduction Studies of older women’s life transitions is rare but gains relevance as the aging population, with older women as the majority, expands. Purpose To explore the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive home care needs. Materials and methods Semi-structured interviews were carried out with eleven women, aged 80 and over (82–95 years, mean 90) residing at home with extensive care needs (≥4 daily sessions, averaging 2.5–6 hours, mean 3). Data were analysed by reflexive thematic analysis. Results The theme “This Day in My Home, the frame of my life” reflects the women’s experience of a good life. A good day imbued them with hope, trust and security, carrying them forward with the assurance that night would usher in a new day. However, there were moments when life was merely about navigating daily challenges. During such days, the women felt trapped in time, unsafe and lonely. Conclusion A day at home may seem static, yet it mirrors life’s dynamism, evolving with shifting circumstances. Older widows navigate challenges while maintaining their sense of self, independence, and connection to home. These findings have implications for aged care, recognizing the multifaceted aspects of life and the centrality of home.

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“…The concept of spirituality is often considered a broad and inclusive term that can encompass a diverse range of interpretations and meanings [ 4 ]. In the realm of nursing, definitions of spirituality often incorporate various components, such as the existence of a higher power, relationships and transcendence, the significance and purpose of life, and the experience of being connected to others [ 5 , 6 ]. Regardless of the various definitions or conceptualizations, spirituality contributes to the health and wellbeing of people [ 7 , 8 ].…”

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Designing and psychometric properties of the hospitalized patients’ spiritual needs questionnaire (HPSNQ) in the medical-surgical hospital setting

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Background The evaluation of spiritual requirements in patients can facilitate the delivery of spiritual care as an essential element of holistic healthcare. The objective of this research was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a questionnaire on patients’ spiritual needs in medical-surgical hospital settings. Methods This research utilized an exploratory sequential design, involving the creation of a pool of items through both inductive and deductive methods. The questionnaire’s psychometric properties were then assessed using various techniques, such as face and content validity, item analysis, construct validity, internal consistency, stability, confirmatory factor analysis, and the Gradual Response Model of Samejima. The data analysis was conducted using MPLUS software, version 5.1. Results The study’s results showed that a four-factor structure (interpersonal connectedness, relationship with God, transcendence, and peaceful environment) with 43 items was successfully extracted through exploratory factor analysis. The confirmatory factor analysis supported the findings of the exploratory factor analysis. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the scale and factors ranged between 0.83 and 0.95. Furthermore, the interclass correlation coefficients for the scale and factors were between 0.89 and 0.96. Conclusions The questionnaire designed in this study is a reliable and valid instrument that can be utilized by healthcare, educational, and research institutions to evaluate the spiritual needs of patients in medical-surgical hospital settings.

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The Meaning and Role of Spirituality for Older Adults: A Qualitative Study

Cited by 20 publications

References 34 publications

Social Support and Level of Religiosity as Resilience Factors in Late Adult Widows

Social Support and Level of Religiosity as Resilience Factors in Late Adult Widows

Exploring the meaning of a good life for older widows with extensive need of care: a qualitative in-home interview study

Designing and psychometric properties of the hospitalized patients’ spiritual needs questionnaire (HPSNQ) in the medical-surgical hospital setting

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