Article 2022 · 10 atıf

The Effect of COVID-19 Outbreak on Older Adults' Hopelessness, Loneliness and Spiritual Well-Being in Turkey

Özet

The aim of this study was to determine the hopelessness, loneliness and spiritual well-being of older adults and the relationship between these three concepts during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research used a cross-sectional, descriptive approach. Data were collected between October 13 and November 13, 2020, with 476 individuals over 65 years living in three different cities in Turkey. Data were collected using a demographic information form, Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), Loneliness Scale (UCLA-LS) and Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp). During the COVID-19 outbreak, it was found that there was a significant negative relationship between hopelessness, loneliness and spiritual well-being of older adults. In this study, it was found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the level of hopelessness and loneliness among older adults was below the average score, and their spiritual well-being levels were moderate. Based on the findings of the present study, it is recommended that practices which increase hope, strengthen social ties and spiritual support, should be implemented for older individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic period or any other times during which social distancing is mandatory.

Anahtar Kelimeler

COVID-19 Older adults Hopelessness Loneliness Spirituality QUALITY-OF-LIFE 3-FACTOR MODEL FACIT-SP VALIDITY SCALE RELIABILITY

WoS Kategorileri

Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Religion

Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları

Sağlık ve Kaliteli Yaşam

Künye

Dergi: JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HEALTH
Yıl: 2022
Cilt: 61
Sayı: 1
Sayfa: 851-865
ISSN: 0022-4197
eISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01494-1
WoS UID: WOS:000740183700001

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