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25.03.2024 | PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPLORATION

Spirituality, Intolerance and Fear of COVID-19: Psychological Distress Among Older Adults in Pakistan

verfasst von: Maheen Asif, Sara Asad, Zohaib Ahmed, Shalmee Emmanuel

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2024

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Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the role of spirituality, intolerance of uncertainty (IU), and fear of COVID-19 as correlates and predictors of psychological distress among older adults in Pakistan and also assess the gender differences among research variables. Using a quantitative correlational survey research design, a sample of 150 (75 = Men, 75 = Women) older adults aged 55 years and above from different cities of Pakistan were approached through a non-probability purposive sampling strategy. Participants completed the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale IUS-12, Fear of COVID-19, and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale-K10. Spirituality has a significant negative relationship with psychological distress. Whereas, IU (Inhibitory anxiety and prospective anxiety) and fear of COVID-19 have a significant positive relationship with psychological distress. Results also showed that spirituality, IU dimensions, and fear of COVID-19 emerged as significant predictors of psychological distress among older adults after controlling for the effect of covariates. In addition, elderly females significantly showed more spirituality, less IU, and fear of COVID-19 as compared to elderly males. It is proposed that mental health care plays an important role in treating the psychological needs of older adults in pandemic situations and that further study is needed to develop effective solutions for older persons in stressful situations such as pandemics.

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Titel: Spirituality, Intolerance and Fear of COVID-19: Psychological Distress Among Older Adults in Pakistan
verfasst von: Maheen Asif
Sara Asad
Zohaib Ahmed
Shalmee Emmanuel
Publikationsdatum: 25.03.2024
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2024
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-024-02015-6

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