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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 4/2017

01-08-2017 | Original Paper

The Role of Existential Beliefs Within the Relation of Centenarians’ Health and Well-Being

Authors: Lia Araújo, Oscar Ribeiro, Constança Paúl

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2017

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the role of existential beliefs in mediating the influence of health on centenarians’ well-being. A total of 80 centenarians (mean age 101.1; SD = 1.3; 81.3 % women) with no/minor cognitive impairment were included. The OARS questionnaire for diseases and functional capacity (ADL, IADL), the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the existential beliefs subscale were used for data collection. The findings suggest that existential resources are a crucial element for mitigating the impact of health constraints in subjective well-being in this population. Appropriate models of intervention for very old age that recognize the importance of religion, spirituality, and meaning of life are to be considered.
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Metadata
Title
The Role of Existential Beliefs Within the Relation of Centenarians’ Health and Well-Being
Authors
Lia Araújo
Oscar Ribeiro
Constança Paúl
Publication date
01-08-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0297-5

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