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01-10-2019 | Original Paper

Is the Physical Environment Associated with Spiritual and Religious Coping in Older Age? Evidence from Brazil

Authors: Luciano Magalhães Vitorino, Gail Low, Giancarlo Lucchetti

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 5/2019

Abstract

In this cross-sectional Brazilian survey, we examined associations between aspects of physical environment (PE) and spiritual/religious coping (SRC) behaviors. Our studied sample was 77 nursing homes (NH) and 326 community-dwelling residents (CDRs). Aspects of the PE were measured using the environmental domain of the WHOQOL-BREF. SRC was assessed using the BRIEF SRC scale. The PE was significantly associated with positive SRC alone and differed between the two studied samples. “Feeling safe in daily life” and “having access to health services” were positively associated with positive SRC behaviors in NH residents. “Having access to information” and “adequate transport” were significant among CDRs. Positive SRC behaviors are influenced by PE and should be considered in geriatric and gerontology care.

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Title: Is the Physical Environment Associated with Spiritual and Religious Coping in Older Age? Evidence from Brazil
Authors: Luciano Magalhães Vitorino
Gail Low
Giancarlo Lucchetti
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 5/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00796-9

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