The Unique Contribution of Key Existential Factors to the Prediction of Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults Following Spousal Loss

Fry, P. S.

doi:10.1093/geront/41.1.69

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“…In one study among persons with chronic illnesses, the 'non-spiritual' group reported lower levels of QOL and life satisfaction than did the 'existential' and the 'religious' groups (Riley, Perna, Tate, Forchheimer, Anderson, & Luera, 1998); SWB has also been shown to contribute to QOL even after controlling for the influence of mood, emotional well-being and social desirability (Brady et al, 1999). Studies of persons with chronic and/or terminal illness (e.g., cancer, HIV disease) have reported positive associations between spiritual well-being and QOL (e.g., Cohen, Hassan, Lapointe, & Mount, 1996;Coleman, 2004;Cotton, Levine, Fitzpatrick, Dold, & Targ, 1999;Fry, 2001;Laudet et al, 2000;Levine & Targ, 2002;Nelson, Rosenfeld, Breitbart, & Galietta, 2002;Volcan, Sousa, Mari Jde, & Horta, 2003). One study demonstrated significant associations between spiritual well-being and hardiness, as well as between existential well-being and hardiness among persons who were HIV positive or who had diagnoses of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related complex (ARC) or AIDS, supporting the notion that spirituality may confer resiliency in stressful situations (Carson & Green, 1992); hardiness is a personality trait that buffers stress toward positive outcomes in a variety of contexts (Kobassa, 1979).…”

Section: Spirituality Religiousness and Life Meaningmentioning

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The Role of Social Supports, Spirituality, Religiousness, Life Meaning and Affiliation with 12-Step Fellowships in Quality of Life Satisfaction Among Individuals in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Problems

Laudet

Morgen²,

White

2006

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly

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SUMMARYMany recovering substance users report quitting drugs because they wanted a better life. The road of recovery is the path to a better life but a challenging and stressful path for most. There has been little research among recovering persons in spite of the numbers involved, and most research has focused on substance use outcomes. This study examines stress and quality of life as a function of time in recovery, and uses structural equation modeling to test the hypothesis that social supports, spirituality, religiousness, life meaning, and 12-step affiliation buffer stress toward enhanced life satisfaction. Recovering persons (N = 353) recruited in New York City were mostly inner-city ethnic minority members whose primary substance had been crack or heroin. Longer recovery time was significantly associated with lower stress and with higher quality of life. Findings supported the study hypothesis; the 'buffer' constructs accounted for 22% of the variance in life satisfaction. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed.

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Section: Spirituality Religiousness and Life Meaningmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Social Supports, Spirituality, Religiousness, Life Meaning and Affiliation with 12-Step Fellowships in Quality of Life Satisfaction Among Individuals in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Problems

Laudet

Morgen²,

White

2006

Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly

231

173

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“…Other researchers defined social participation as social interactions with individuals other than a spouse, and further classified social participation as formal or informal based on social roles [5,7]. Levasseur et al [8] conducted a systematic review of definitions of social participation and proposed a taxonomy of social participation composed of six distal to proximal levels of involvement: [1] engaging in an activity in preparation for connecting with others, [2] being with others, [3] interacting with others without performing a specific activity, [4] engaging in an activity with others, [5] helping others, and [6] contributing to society. These levels exist along a continuum and can help distinguish social participation (levels 3 through 6) from parallel but different concepts such as participation (levels 1 through 6) and social engagement (levels 5 and 6).…”

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“…Widowhood in old age has been rated as one of the most stressful negative life events [1,2]. Evidence has indicated that widowhood adversely affects physical and psychological well-being [3,4].…”

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Social Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Widowed Older Adults in China

Li¹,

Xu²,

Min³

et al. 2016

J Gerontol Geriatr Res

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Aim: Little is known about how widowed older adults in China adjust during widowhood. This paper examines the relationship between their changes in social participation following spousal loss and their reported life satisfaction. Methods:Using two-wave (2000 and 2006) national representative data from China, we regressed measures of widowhood status, changes of social participation, health function, financial strain as well as living arrangement on life satisfaction after adjusting for baseline life satisfaction and other sociodemographic variables.Results: Increased social participation was related to higher levels of life satisfaction. This study did not find evidence that individuals who experienced widowhood would benefit more compared to those remained married from increasing social participation after spousal loss. Conclusions:Social participation is one way older adults can potentially improve life satisfaction. In addition to focusing on family support during widowhood, practitioners could consider developing appropriate social activities to engage older adults with particular consideration of those remained widowed for long.

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“…Researchers have used Howden's SAS tool in studies [38][39][40][41] regarding spirituality in older adults after spousal loss, undergraduate nursing students, and patients dealing with weight management and substance abuse. Howden identified the need in nursing for instrumentation to assess a person's spirituality because one's spirituality may influence one's health and/or response to illness, death, and dying.…”

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Spirituality and Support for Family Presence During Invasive Procedures and Resuscitations in Adults

Baumhover

Hughes

2009

American Journal of Critical Care

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Background Many health care professionals believe that they provide holistic care. The role of spirituality, a known variable of holism, has not been explored in relation to the support among health care professionals for family presence during invasive procedures and resuscitative efforts in adults. Objective To determine the relationship between spirituality of health care professionals and their support for family presence during invasive procedures and resuscitative efforts in adults. Methods In this descriptive correlational study, 108 participants (physicians, physician assistants, and nurses) completed the Howden Spirituality Assessment Scale and a survey to measure their support for family presence. Results A significant positive relationship was found between spirituality and support for family presence during resuscitative efforts in adults (r = 0.24, P = .05) and a significant negative correlation was found between support for family presence and the age of the health care professional (r = -0.27, P = .01). No significant correlations were found between any of the study variables and invasive procedures in adults. Conclusions Adopting a more holistic perspective may support family presence, especially during resuscitative efforts in adults. Allowing the option for patients' families to remain present promotes holistic family-centered care. (American Journal of Critical Care. 2009;18:357-367) 3. Discuss how to implement formal policies and education for health care professionals that allow family presence during invasive procedures and resuscitation.

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The Unique Contribution of Key Existential Factors to the Prediction of Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults Following Spousal Loss

Abstract: Implications of the findings are discussed for practitioners working with bereaved spouses; suggestions for further research concerning bereavement and psychological well-being are made.

Cited by 118 publications

References 51 publications

The Role of Social Supports, Spirituality, Religiousness, Life Meaning and Affiliation with 12-Step Fellowships in Quality of Life Satisfaction Among Individuals in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Problems

The Role of Social Supports, Spirituality, Religiousness, Life Meaning and Affiliation with 12-Step Fellowships in Quality of Life Satisfaction Among Individuals in Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Problems

Social Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Widowed Older Adults in China

Spirituality and Support for Family Presence During Invasive Procedures and Resuscitations in Adults

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