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Spirituality and well-being in frail and nonfrail older adults
Author(s)	Sarah E Kirby, Peter G Coleman, Dave Daley
Journal title	Journals of Gerontology: Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, vol 59B, no 3, May 2004
Pages	pp P123-P129
Source	http://www.geron.org
Keywords	Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Well being ; Ill health ; Residents [care homes] ; Warden serviced dwellings ; Social surveys.
Annotation	Previous studies have identified that spiritual beliefs contribute to psychological well-being (PWB) in older people, but limited research has considered the effects of spirituality on PWB when physical health deteriorates and people become frail. 233 British participants from warden-controlled retirement housing completed interviewer-administered questionnaires. Results showed that - after controlling for marital status, age, education, other health problems and gender - degree of frailty had a negative effect on PWB. Spirituality was also a significant predictor of PWB and moderated the negative effects of frailty on PWB. This study thus suggests that spirituality is a resource in maintaining PWB, and that the use of this resource is more significant for individuals with greater levels of frailty. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-041103206 A
Classmark	EX: D:F:5HH: CH: KX: KLM: 3F
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