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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Spirituality positively impacts coping with life challenges.
  • Research on spirituality in older adults, especially in Germany, is limited.
  • Gerotranscendence theory suggests spirituality is key to life satisfaction in later life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the presentation of spirituality in individuals aged 80 and above in Germany.
  • To determine the age-specific characteristics of spirituality in the oldest old.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of problem-centered interviews.
  • Conducted interviews with 20 participants aged 80+.

Main Results:

  • Spirituality itself is not age-specific.
  • Its manifestation as an existential transformation is unique to the oldest old, influenced by life course experiences.
  • Spirituality's connection to existential questions increases in relevance, with responses varying between fragility and continuity.

Conclusions:

  • Spirituality in the oldest old is a dynamic, heterogeneous outcome of life experiences, socialization, and individual interpretation.
  • Research and practice should acknowledge this diversity to promote well-being in advanced age.