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Associations Between Religious/Spiritual Practices and Well-Being in Indian Elderly Rural Women
K Singh1, M Junnarkar2, D Singh3
1Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 100016, India. singhk.iitd@gmail.com.
Journal of Religion and Health
|July 7, 2019
Summary
A culturally tailored intervention improved physical health for elderly rural Indian women. Preexisting religious and spiritual practices were linked to better well-being and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology of Religion
Background:
- Religion and spirituality (R/S) are integral to life in rural India.
- Elderly rural women's well-being is influenced by cultural and spiritual contexts.
- Understanding the impact of R/S practices on health outcomes is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a culturally tailored intervention on well-being indicators in elderly rural Indian women.
- To examine the association between preexisting religious/spiritual (R/S) practices and happiness factors.
- To compare outcomes between intervention participants, R/S practitioners, and non-practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods study involving a field experimental group (FEG), R/S practitioners (Satsang, Brahma Kumaris, Radha Soami), and non-practitioners.
- Quantitative assessment of happiness, life satisfaction, global health, quality of life, and health status.
- Qualitative exploration of the role of R/S, family, and relationships.
Main Results:
- FEG participants showed significant improvements in physical health, body balancing, and self-care.
- No significant changes were observed in other well-being measures post-intervention.
- R/S practitioners demonstrated significantly better outcomes on certain health, quality of life, and well-being indicators compared to non-practitioners.
Conclusions:
- Culturally tailored interventions can positively impact specific aspects of physical health in elderly rural women.
- Preexisting religious and spiritual practices are associated with enhanced well-being and quality of life.
- R/S, family, and interpersonal relationships are vital components of well-being for this demographic.
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