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Religiosity and adaptation in the oldest-old.

B C Courtenay1, L W Poon, P Martin

  • 1University of Georgia, Athens.

International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Religiosity remains stable in older adults, with significant links to physical health and coping strategies. Religious coping may be particularly vital for the oldest-old individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology of Religion
  • Sociology of Aging

Background:

  • Mixed findings exist regarding religiosity and adaptation in older adults.
  • Previous research indicates religiosity is generally stable across the lifespan.
  • The relationship between religiosity and health, life satisfaction, and coping varies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between religiosity and adaptation in older adults, including centenarians.
  • To examine changes in religiosity over the lifespan.
  • To explore the association between religiosity and physical health, mental health, life satisfaction, and coping.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study incorporating a sample of centenarians.
  • Analysis of religiosity stability across aging.
  • Statistical examination of correlations between religiosity and various adaptation factors.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary results support the stability of religiosity with aging, though a trend suggests potential change.
  • A significant positive relationship was found between religiosity and physical health.
  • No significant relationship was observed between religiosity and mental health or life satisfaction.
  • A strong association was identified between religiosity and coping mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Religiosity appears stable in aging populations, but further investigation into subtle changes is warranted.
  • Physical health in older adults is significantly linked to religiosity.
  • Religious coping strategies may play a crucial role, especially for the very oldest individuals.

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