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10451302

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1999-8-26
pubmed:abstractText
Depression is a common source of morbidity and mortality among elders in North America and has a significant impact on their quality of life. Meaning in life and self transcendence, indicators of spirituality, have been linked to the experience of well-being in the elderly. Nurses are challenged to find ways to tap these natural resources as a means of addressing the serious problem of depression in the aged. The purpose of this study was to compare patterns of depression, meaning in life and self-transcendence as measured in three instruments in a group of elders 75 years of age and older. The Geriatric Depression Scale, Purpose in Life Test and Self-Transcendence Scale were completed by 77 elders residing independently or semi-independently in one of three retirement communities. Significant negative relationships were found between depression and meaning in life, and between depression and self-transcendence. A significant positive relationship was found between meaning in life and self-transcendence. Demographic data further contributed to patterns of depression and well-being in this group. The study conclusions support the importance of meaning in life and self-transcendence for well-being in the elderly. Based on the study results, suggestions are offered about ways to enhance health and well-being in this cohort.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
N
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
0968-0624
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
4
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
452-62
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1998
pubmed:articleTitle
Testing two elements of spirituality in depressed and non-depressed elders.
pubmed:affiliation
Northern Arizona University, Department of Nursing, Flagstaff 86011, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article