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Living with elder wisdom.

Eugene Bianchi1

  • 1Emory University, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|September 21, 2005
PubMed
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Creative elders redefine spirituality through life experiences, focusing on inner growth and outward engagement. Their evolving perspectives often move beyond traditional religious frameworks.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology of Religion
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Spirituality in later life is a significant area of study.
  • Understanding the non-religious expressions of spirituality is crucial.
  • Creative elders offer unique insights into aging and spiritual development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of spirituality among creative elders.
  • To identify common themes in their spiritual experiences and expressions.
  • To understand how life experiences shape later-life spirituality.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interview research with over one hundred creative elders.
  • Analysis of life experiences as re-interpreted in later years.
  • Exploration of both inner and outward empowerments.

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Main Results:

  • Spirituality is frequently expressed in non-religious terms.
  • Key themes include inner empowerments (self-esteem, memory, learning, gratitude, mortality) and outward empowerments (new purpose, community, social causes).
  • Elder spirituality shows significant shifts from earlier religious views.

Conclusions:

  • Spirituality in creative elders is a dynamic, evolving process.
  • It encompasses personal growth, connection, and engagement with the wider world.
  • This research highlights a nuanced understanding of aging spirituality beyond conventional religious definitions.