Religiousness and Social Integration in Assisted Living
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21176301 |
|---|---|
| Authors | N S Park (0000-0003-1751-182X, University of South Florida), Lisa K Jennings (0000-0003-4812-7775, California State University, Long Beach), Hae Jung Shin (University of Alabama), Shadi S Martin (University of Alabama), Shadi Martin (University of Alabama), Lucinda Lee Roff (University of Alabama) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 291-306 |
| Publication date | 2010-10-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-8030 • E-ISSN: 1552-8049 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15528030.2010.499740 |
| OpenAlex | W2064545559 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 47 |
The positive effects of religiousness on coping with transitions and other challenges in life are well documented. However, little is known about specific roles that religious beliefs and activities provide for residents who are becoming integrated into assisted living (AL) settings. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and meanings associated with religiousness among AL residents. Qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews with 29 residents in four AL settings in a Southern state. Findings revealed four key themes: the opportunity for interactions, coping mechanisms, sense of self, and privacy. Practice implications for the AL community were suggested
Assisted living · Developmental psychology · Psychology of self · Qualitative research · Social support · Sociology · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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The social world of assisted living
Questions I now ask
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Relocation and Health Effects on the Elderly A Commented Research Review
Spirituality, religion, and health
Advances in the conceptualization and measurement of religion and spirituality
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Age Density, Religiosity and Death Anxiety in Retirement Communities
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |