The Role of Existential Beliefs Within the Relation of Centenarians' Health and Well-Being

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2017

Autores

Araujo, L (Autor) Outra; Ribeiro, O (Autor) Outra; Constança Paúl (Autor) ICBAS

Revista

Título: Journal of Religion and Health

Vol. 56

Páginas: 1111-1122

ISSN: 0022-4197

Editora: Springer Nature

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 10 Citações

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Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00K-T62

DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0297-5

Abstract (EN): The purpose of this study was to explore the role of existential beliefs in mediating the influence of health on centenarians' well-being. A total of 80 centenarians (mean age 101.1; SD = 1.3; 81.3 % women) with no/minor cognitive impairment were included. The OARS questionnaire for diseases and functional capacity (ADL, IADL), the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the existential beliefs subscale were used for data collection. The findings suggest that existential resources are a crucial element for mitigating the impact of health constraints in subjective well-being in this population. Appropriate models of intervention for very old age that recognize the importance of religion, spirituality, and meaning of life are to be considered.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 12