The contributions of religious practice, existential certainty, and raising grandchildren to well-being in older adults

Religious beliefs and practices are believed to foster well-being across the life course. This study examines whether religious practice, spiritual development, and existential certainty are positively linked to well-being in grandparents (N = 2,503) and whether these factors buffer grandparents fro...

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Auteurs: Wilmoth, Joe D. (Auteur) ; Barnett, Melissa A. (Auteur) ; Oliver, Brittney (Auteur) ; Yancura, Loriena (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Routledge [2018]
Dans: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Année: 2018, Volume: 30, Numéro: 3, Pages: 212-233
Sujets non-standardisés:B Religion and spirituality
B Well-being
B Existential certainty
B Grandparents raising grandchildren
B Grandparents
Accès en ligne: Volltext (Verlag)
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Résumé:Religious beliefs and practices are believed to foster well-being across the life course. This study examines whether religious practice, spiritual development, and existential certainty are positively linked to well-being in grandparents (N = 2,503) and whether these factors buffer grandparents from risks associated with raising grandchildren and adjusting to changing roles. Data were collected from individuals attending Protestant churches. Spiritual development and existential certainty were positively associated with well-being. We found no evidence for buffering effects of religious practice on grandparent well-being. Grandparents raising grandchildren reported more challenges in adjusting to changes in roles compared to their peers.
ISSN:1552-8049
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2018.1462289