Lowis, M. J., Edwards, A., Roe, C. A., Jewell, A., Jackson, M. I. and Tidmarsh, W. M. (2005) The role of religion in mediating the transition to residential care. Journal of Aging Studies. 19(3), pp. 349-362. 0890-4065.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Purpose The move from independent domicile to residential care can be a traumatic experience for the elderly. This study investigated the mediatory role of the individual's religious and spiritual beliefs on coping with this transition. Design and methods A self-report survey design was used, and questionnaires were administered to 50 individuals who had entered residential care within the previous 12 months. Results The analyses showed that scores on a life satisfaction scale were significantly and positively correlated with those from a spirituality measure (p = .033), from a faith in nature and humanity scale (p = .001), and from an instrument to measure the use of religion as a coping measure (p = .004). Contrary to the hypotheses, there were no such significant relationships with measures of either organised or non-organised religion. The relationships between variables were further explored through a path analysis. Implications The findings pointed to the benefits of a more personal and subjective belief system than a formal one. We concluded that it is important for all those who work with the elderly to acknowledge and recognise the role that religious and spiritual beliefs may have as a coping mechanism during stressful times |
| Additional Information: | UoA 12, RAE 2008 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Elderly; Life satisfaction; Religion; Spirituality; Residential care; Coping |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1450 Aged H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ1060 Aged. Gerontology (Social aspects). Retirement B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion > BL624 Religious life. Religious experience > BL625.4 Aged |
| Creators: | Lowis, Michael J, Edwards, Anthony, Roe, Chris A, Jewell, A, Jackson, Michael I and Tidmarsh, W Mannes |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for the Study of Anomalous Psychological Processes University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences |
| Date: | 1 September 2005 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 349-362 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Aging Studies |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaging.2004.08.003 |
| ISSN: | 0890-4065 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/33 |
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