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01.12.2012 | Original Paper

The Role of Spiritual Experiences and Activities in the Relationship Between Chronic Illness and Psychological Well-Being

verfasst von: Shoshana H. Ballew, Susan M. Hannum, Jean M. Gaines, Katherine A. Marx, John M. Parrish

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Abstract

Our research explores the correlates of spiritual experiences over a 2-year period in a sample of older adults (N = 164; mean age 81.9 years) living in a continuing care retirement community. Utilizing responses to the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, scores were analyzed for changes over time and for their hypothesized moderating effect in the relationship between chronic illness impact and markers of psychological well-being (as measured by the Geriatric Depression and Life Satisfaction scales). Repeated measures ANOVA indicated a significant decline (P < .01) in the reported spiritual experiences over a 2-year period of time, and t tests showed a significant difference by gender (P < .01) in years 1 and 2, with women reporting higher levels of spiritual experiences than men. Analyses found low spirituality scores associated with low life satisfaction in all years (baseline: r = −.288, P < .01; year 1: r = −.209, P < .05; year 2: r = −.330, P < .001). Only weak associations were detected between low spirituality and the presence of depressive symptoms at baseline (r = .186, P < .05) and year 2 (r = .254, P < .01). Moderation effects of spirituality on the relationship between chronic illness impact and markers of psychological well-being were explored in all years, with a statistically significant effect found only for the presence of depressive symptoms in year 2. Higher impact of chronic illnesses is associated with more depressive symptoms under conditions of low spirituality. Future research may center upon longer-duration evaluation of reliance upon spiritual practices and their impact in care management models.

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Titel: The Role of Spiritual Experiences and Activities in the Relationship Between Chronic Illness and Psychological Well-Being
verfasst von: Shoshana H. Ballew
Susan M. Hannum
Jean M. Gaines
Katherine A. Marx
John M. Parrish
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2012
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9498-0

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