RT Article
T1 Spirituality and Well-Being in Old Age: Exploring the Dimensions of Spirituality in Relation to Late-Life Functioning
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 57
IS 6
SP 2167
OP 2181
A1 Thauvoye, Evalyne
A2 Dezutter, Jessie
A2 Vandenhoeck, Anna
A2 Vanhooren, Siebrecht
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1583781536
AB A growing body of research connects spirituality with positive late-life functioning. In this research, spirituality is often approached as a single measure in relation to well-being, neglecting its complex nature. Therefore, this study explores whether different dimensions of spirituality contribute uniquely to psychological well-being in advanced age. Results indicated that well-being was positively predicted by spirituality experienced through connectedness with the transcendent and through connectedness with others. Spirituality experienced through connectedness with nature did not predict well-being. These findings highlight the unique influence of each spirituality dimension on well-being as well as the need for a multidimensional approach.
K1 Connectedness
K1 Older Adults
K1 Spirituality
K1 Well-being
DO 10.1007/s10943-017-0515-9