Online religious communities and wellbeing in later life

IF 0.8 Q4 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Journal of Religion Spirituality & Aging Pub Date : 2020-07-02 DOI:10.1080/15528030.2019.1666333

Sarit Okun, Galit Nimrod

引用次数: 4

Abstract

ABSTRACT This qualitative research sought to explore whether participation in online religious communities can alleviate distress in later life. Twenty-six religious individuals aged 70–96 were trained to use an experimental forum. Their experiences and online activities were documented for six months via interviews, media ethnographies, online observations and monthly follow-ups. Analysis led to identification of (1) Factors affecting participation; (2) Online activity patterns and (3) Effects on wellbeing. Findings indicate that continued spiritual involvement in later life through online religious communities is recommended as an accessible and available means of empowering older persons and enhancing their satisfaction with life.

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在线宗教社区与晚年幸福感

摘要:本质性研究旨在探讨参与网络宗教社区是否能减轻晚年生活中的痛苦。26名年龄在70-96岁之间的宗教人士接受了使用试验性论坛的培训。他们的经历和在线活动通过采访、媒体人种学、在线观察和每月随访记录了六个月。分析得出:(1)影响参与的因素;(2)网络活动模式和(3)对幸福感的影响。研究结果表明，建议通过在线宗教社区在晚年生活中继续进行精神参与，作为一种可获得和可用的手段，赋予老年人权力，提高他们对生活的满意度。

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Journal of Religion Spirituality & Aging GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-

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2.20

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging is an interdisciplinary, interfaith professional journal in which the needs, aspirations, and resources of aging constituencies come clearly into focus. Combining practical innovation and scholarly insight, the peer-reviewed journal offers timely information and probing articles on such subjects as long-term care for the aging, support systems for families of the aging, retirement, counseling, death, ethical issues, and more . Providing a crucial balance between theory and practice, the journal informs secular professionals – administrators, counselors, nurses, physicians, recreational rehabilitative therapists, and social workers – about developments in the field of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging. The journal also serves as a resource for religious professionals, such as pastors, religious educators, chaplains, and pastoral counselors who work with aging people and their families.