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Spiritual well-being in older adults: Harmonious interconnectedness
J Hungelmann1, E Kenkel-Rossi, L Klassen
1College of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Journal of Religion and Health
|December 6, 2013
Summary
This study identified harmonious interconnectedness as key to spiritual well-being in older adults. This finding offers healthcare professionals a new way to assess spiritual health in patients.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Spiritual well-being is crucial for older adults' quality of life.
- Existing assessment methods for spiritual well-being in the elderly are limited.
- Understanding the core components of spiritual well-being is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify indicators of spiritual well-being in individuals aged 65 and over.
- To explore the fundamental social processes underlying spiritual well-being in this demographic.
- To provide a framework for healthcare professionals to assess spiritual well-being in elderly patients.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach was employed.
- Constant comparative method of data analysis was utilized.
- Qualitative data from individuals aged 65 and over were analyzed.
Main Results:
- The basic social process of harmonious interconnectedness was identified as central to spiritual well-being.
- Harmonious interconnectedness was found to unify various categories of spiritual well-being.
- This process influences both the individual's internal experience and their connections with others.
Conclusions:
- Harmonious interconnectedness is a key indicator of spiritual well-being in older adults.
- Healthcare providers can use this understanding to better assess and support patients' spiritual needs.
- Further research can explore interventions promoting harmonious interconnectedness to enhance geriatric spiritual health.
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