Exploring spirituality With older people: (1) rich experiences
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Article Title | Exploring spirituality With older people: (1) rich experiences |
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ERA Journal ID | 41978 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Lepherd, Laurence (Author), Rogers, Cath (Author), Egan, Richard (Author), Towler, Helen (Author), Graham, Coralie (Author), Nagle, Andrea (Author) and Hampton, Ilsa (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging: the interdisciplinary journal of practice, theory and applied research |
Journal Citation | 32 (4), pp. 306-340 |
Number of Pages | 35 |
Year | 2020 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1552-8030 |
1552-8049 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/15528030.2019.1651239 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15528030.2019.1651239 |
Abstract | With an increasing aging population worldwide, there is a need for greater focus on the spirituality of older people, to better support them and lead them to an enhancement of their inner peace. This pilot research used a qualitative approach (with semi-structured interviews) in exploring spirituality with older people in residential aged care to understand more about the factors related to a sense of personal belief and connection that helped them in their daily lives. The research involved developing a rigorous exploratory process. The twenty-five (25) participants provided information about their rich experiences and their connections in four dimensions: (1) people, (2) creativity, (3) something bigger or higher than themselves and (4) their own inner being. |
Keywords | Spirituality; aging; connections; qualitative; rigor; assessment tool; assessment process |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420502. Aged care nursing |
Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Torrens University | |
University of Otago, New Zealand | |
Department of Health, Queensland | |
Meaningful Ageing Australia, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q574w/exploring-spirituality-with-older-people-1-rich-experiences
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