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The role of spirituality among older adult couples seeking to enhance the quality of their relationship is a relatively unexplored field. Although baby boomers have effected profound changes in societal norms, including in health care, economics, and their work environments, at the more intimate lev...

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Published in:Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Authors: Damianakis, Thecla (Author) ; Coyle, James P. (Author) ; Stergiou, Christina L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2020]
In: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Old person (60-90 years) / Married couple / Love relationship / Spirituality
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Gerontology
B Couples
B Counseling
B Relationship
B Meaning Making
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:The role of spirituality among older adult couples seeking to enhance the quality of their relationship is a relatively unexplored field. Although baby boomers have effected profound changes in societal norms, including in health care, economics, and their work environments, at the more intimate level, the divorce rate for first-time marriages for this generation continues to be high. Popular media cite graying divorce or examples of couples who remain together in spite of their growing dissatisfaction. A case illustration is offered to explore how spirituality may help older adult couples seeking to enhance the quality of their relationship.
ISSN:1552-8049
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion, spirituality & aging
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2018.1555780