This quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest control group will be conducted to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on spiritual well-being and the meaning of life among the elderly.
Aging is a natural part of the life process, during which individuals undergo numerous biological, psychological, and social changes. In this period, people often engage in reflecting on past life experiences, seeking meaning in life, and searching for a spiritual direction. At the same time, physical limitations brought about by aging, social isolation, and losses can increase stress levels in older individuals. Stress can have adverse effects on their health, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and overall health deterioration. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helps individuals develop skills to accept the present moment, cope with stress, and regulate emotions. Spiritual well-being plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The MBSR program enables older individuals to consciously focus their attention on the present moment, allowing them to live more mindfully in the "here and now" instead of dwelling on past anxieties or future worries. This study examines the effects of the MBSR program on spiritual well-being and meaning-making in older adults, highlighting the importance of spiritual support and mindfulness practices in later life. The research aims to contribute to spiritual support programs for older individuals. A hypothesis will be tested to determine whether there is a difference between the intervention and control groups after the program's implementation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
34
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Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Nursing, Devision Public Health Nursing
Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)
Standardized Mini Mental Test
In this study, elderly individuals, who scored at least 23 and at most 30 on the Standardized Mini Mental Test were included
Time frame: pretraining
Survey Form
The form prepared by the reseearchers consisted of 13 questions, including personal characteristics, developed based on a literature review
Time frame: pretraining
Spiritual Well Being Scale
The scale consists of 29 questions and three sub-dimensions with five-point Likert type items. A high score in each sub-dimensin indicats that the individual possesses the characteristic assessed by that sub-dimension. It is a three- factor scale, with a possible score range of 29 to 145.
Time frame: post-training at the 1st and 3rd months]
Meaning in Life Scale
The scale consists of 10 questions and two sub- dimensions with seven point likert type items. The correlation coefficients between the items in Turkish and original forms range from 0.65 to 0.91.
Time frame: post traninig at the 1st and 3rd months
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