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Factors contributing to hope among noninstitutionalized elderly

C R Zorn1

  • 1Department of Nursing Systems, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire 54702, USA.

Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Older adults maintain a moderately high level of hope. Social support, religious well-being, and health significantly predict hope in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Hope is a critical psychological resource for older adults.
  • Understanding factors influencing hope is essential for promoting well-being in aging populations.
  • Previous research has explored hope, but predictors in noninstitutionalized elderly require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the level of hope in adults aged 65 and older.
  • To identify variables that predict hope in this demographic.
  • To inform nursing interventions aimed at enhancing hope.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive correlational design was employed.
  • 169 noninstitutionalized individuals aged 65–94 years were surveyed.
  • Data were collected on hope levels and potential predictor variables.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported a moderately high level of hope.
  • Social support, religious well-being, and health were significant predictors of hope.
  • A health-promotion philosophy of care may foster greater hope than a treatment-focused approach.

Conclusions:

  • Noninstitutionalized older adults generally possess a positive outlook.
  • Interventions targeting social support, religious well-being, and health can enhance hope.
  • Nursing practice should emphasize health promotion to support elderly clients' hope.

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