The Role of Transcendence in a Holistic View of Successful Aging

McCarthy, Valerie Lander; Bockweg, Amanda

doi:10.1177/0898010112463492

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“…21 One study describes selftranscendence as life satisfaction, positive selfconcept, positive life expectancy, and finding meaning in life. 22 Divine destiny. Elderly individuals with chronic diseases believe that what they are currently experiencing comes from God and cannot be changed, consequently accepting their illnesses as part of their destiny.…”

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Meaning of life among elderly individuals with chronic diseases living with family: A qualitative study

Bahtiar¹,

Sahar²,

Wiarsih³

2020

Makara J Health Res

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Background: Many elderly individuals receive lifelong treatment caused by chronic diseases with symptoms that affecting them physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Spirituality plays an essential role in health conditions and social relationships given that it provides meaning to the elderly individuals life by allowing them to see the wisdom of life events experienced. This research aimed to explore the meaning of life among elderly individuals with chronic diseases. Methods: This research applied descriptive phenomenology using Colaizzi's method of thematic analysis among 13 elderly patients with chronic diseases. Results: Elderly individuals with chronic diseases found meaning through the following items: (1) surrender to God, (2) divine destiny, (3) care until death, (4) guarantee for health finance, (5) role replacement, and (6) observing the development of children and grandchildren. Conclusion: Elderly individuals with chronic diseases can obtained positive meaning in life through family support. Families are thus expected to facilitate the development of meaning in the lives of elderly individuals with chronic diseases to help them fulfill their spiritual needs.

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Section: Meaning Of Life Among Elderly Individuals 37mentioning

confidence: 99%

Meaning of life among elderly individuals with chronic diseases living with family: A qualitative study

Bahtiar¹,

Sahar²,

Wiarsih³

2020

Makara J Health Res

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“…Self-transcendence (ST) is an inherent, late-life developmental process involving a modified worldview that shapes an individual's perspective on the self, relationships with others, the nature of the material world, and of a dimension beyond the here and now. 1 ST may be instrumental in helping older adults cope effectively with the challenges and opportunities that come with aging, but opportunities for optimal development of ST vary. While challenging life circumstances, such as a life-threatening diagnosis, have been shown to promote development of ST, 2 some individuals may have fewer personal and financial resources for development than others.…”

Section: Promoting Self-transcendence and Well-being In Community-dwementioning

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“…Based on the process of concept analysis, a conceptual model of ST1 was developed to provide a rationale for the content and structure of the PATH Program.Literature from philosophy, theology, psychiatry, psychology, sociology, and nursing wasidentified and organized into five logically-related categories or domains of ST, representing various aspects of this complex and abstract concept. The conceptual model describes five domains of ST: (1) relationships with others in the past, present, and future; (2) introspection or looking within the self; (3) creativity or expressing the self; (4) contemplation of the nature of this world; and (5) spirituality or thinking about the nature of the next world.…”

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Promoting self-transcendence and well-being in community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study of a psychoeducational intervention

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Self-transcendence changes how older adults perceive themselves, their relationships with others, the material world, and the metaphysical or spiritual dimension. It is associated with multiple indicators of well-being. The purpose of this pilot study (N = 20) was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to increase self-transcendence and well-being in older adults. Data were analyzed using generalized estimating equations. All variables trended in the directions hypothesized. Self-transcendence increased in the intervention group and decreased in the control group but not significantly. The group × time interaction for life satisfaction was significant (z = 2.89, p = .004). This feasibility study supports further investigation to assess the effectiveness of the intervention in a larger sample.

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“…Phenomenologically, from Heidegger's referential, these experiences, understood from their main actors, form part of the transcendence of being. Transcendence is manifested by a sense of maximum fullness in the being, a sense of joy, communication and understanding of the sense of life of the elderly, which reflects an old age lived in a satisfactory, successful and full way (4) .…”

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Spirituality and religiosity for the transcendence of the elderly being

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Objective: to understand the life experiences that favor transcendence of the elderly being. Method: a qualitative phenomenological hermeneutic study, in two groups of elderly coexistence. The selection of participants was by intentional sampling: 11 elderly, achieving theoretical saturation. Data collection was carried out through a phenomenological interview with a detonating question. Ethical principles of the General Health Law in health research were fulfilled. Analysis with Heideggerian hermeneutic circle was performed. Results: unity of meaning on the consciousness of a higher power for transcendence is highlighted, where spirituality and religiosity are resources of the elderly for strength, feel protected, overcome difficult situations and reach fullness; both favor the understanding of their historicity by manifesting enlightenment. Final considerations: transcendence of the elderly being is favored with spirituality and the experiences of their daily life are imbued with a spiritual and religious relationship that give meaning to their existence.

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The Role of Transcendence in a Holistic View of Successful Aging

Cited by 35 publications

References 33 publications

Meaning of life among elderly individuals with chronic diseases living with family: A qualitative study

Meaning of life among elderly individuals with chronic diseases living with family: A qualitative study

Promoting self-transcendence and well-being in community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study of a psychoeducational intervention

Spirituality and religiosity for the transcendence of the elderly being

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