{"title":"Logotherapy in the Care of the Terminally Ill","authors":"P. Brat","doi":"10.1300/J078v11n03_09","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078v11n03_09","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY Logotherapy is very useful in dealing with a person with a terminal illness in that such a person often feels that life is meaningless. Viktor Frankl asserts that each person's life has a unique meaning even when the person is confronted with a terminal condition over which he/she seemingly has little control. It is the role of the logotherapist to help the person to discover that unique meaning within himself/herself. The logotherapist does not provide the meaning, but rather assists the person in discovering his/her own meaning. This article explores the various ways by which meaning may be discovered through the methods of logotherapy.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"103 - 117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078v11n03_09","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66765561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Similarities Between Frankl's Logotherapy and Luther's Concepts of Vocation and the Theology of the Cross","authors":"S. C. Peterson","doi":"10.1300/J078v11n03_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078v11n03_06","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY This paper focuses on the similarities between Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy and Martin Luther's concepts of Vocation and the Theology of the Cross. The search for meaning for Frankl finds its expression in the vocation toward the neighbor of Luther. It is this relationship with the neighbor which provides both the arena for becoming a self and also for finding meaning in the outreach to the neighbor. The subject of suffering and the “tragic triad” also has relationships with Luther's theology of the cross in its movement through suffering to meaning.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"59 - 66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2001-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078v11n03_06","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66765188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Word from the Editor","authors":"S. Sapp","doi":"10.1300/j078v11n02_01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/j078v11n02_01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"1 - 2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/j078v11n02_01","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66764751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spiritual Well-Being, Spiritual Growth, and Spiritual Care for the Aged: A Cross-Faith and Interdisciplinary Effort","authors":"A. Ai","doi":"10.1300/J078v11n02_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078v11n02_02","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This article highlights the significance of spiritual well-being (SWB) and spiritual growth for the care and the study of aged populations. From a cross-faith and interdisciplinary perspective, a working definition of SWB is elaborated based on the history of efforts to define SWB and on the recognition of some socio-demographic changes. The relationships among adverse conditions, spiritual growth, and SWB are discussed. Finally, professional care for the spiritual needs of the aged is advocated as they try to cope with negative life events. Related psychological theories are introduced to assist health professionals in caring for the SWB of aged persons.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"28 - 3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078v11n02_02","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66764758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Older Adults' Willingness to Use Social Services in Places of Worship","authors":"T. Tirrito, Joan Spencer-Amado","doi":"10.1300/J078v11n02_03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078v11n02_03","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This study explores the willingness of older adults to use social services in places of worship. The literature indicates that more older adults are affiliated with a religious organization than with any other type of organization. The current political climate leans toward providing fewer programs and services for older persons in spite of the growing numbers of older people expected in the next century. This article argues that churches or other places of worship can help to fill the gap in social services that will be needed due to the increase in the numbers of older adults. This study asked the question: Are older persons more willing to use social services in places of worship than in social service agencies? The results suggest that over 70 percent of older adults were more willing to attend social service programs in their places of worship than in social service agencies. Selected demographic data were examined to determine if some characteristics of older persons are predictors of program use. Most of the respondents answered positively regardless of differences in age, educational level, income, or marital status. The implication is that it is worthwhile to implement social service programs in religious organizations.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"29 - 42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078v11n02_03","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66764802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reflections on Spiritual Maturity and Gerotranscendence: Dialogues with Two Sufis","authors":"Fereshteh Ahmadi","doi":"10.1300/J078v11n02_04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078v11n02_04","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Late life development-from the perspectives of spiritual development and gerotranscendence-has been studied using the Life History Approach followed up by thematic semi-structured interviews with Iranian Sufis residing in Sweden. On the basis of this study and proceeding from the theory of gerotranscendence, this article illustrates the distinct role of aging in the development toward wisdom and maturity when mystical ideas are already integrated into individuals' ways of thinking. This is achieved by contrasting, in terms of certain gero-transcendent dimensions, an aged Sufi's view of her/his Self and the surrounding world with that of a middle-aged Sufi.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"43 - 74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078v11n02_04","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66764828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community, Affect, and Family Relations: A Cross-Cultural Study of Spiritual Resiliency in Eight Old Women","authors":"J. Ramsey, R. Blieszner","doi":"10.1300/J078v11n01_05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078v11n01_05","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Paying attention to emotionally resilient persons is long overdue, particularly resilient old persons. Because seniors frequently cite religious faith as a primary source of strength during difficult losses and transitions, we asked how old women might be empowered by their spirituality to transcend significant losses and traumatic family events. Using triangulated methods, a feminist perspective and symbolic interactionism, we conducted focus groups and eight in-depth interviews with women over 65 in the United States and Germany. Themes of community, affect, and relationality occurred repeatedly in the narratives, revealing both unique and universal aspects of the women's spiritualities and confirming the centrality of religion as a neglected factor in family studies research.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"39 - 64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078v11n01_05","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66765135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"POETRY","authors":"E. Smylie","doi":"10.1300/j078v11n01_06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/j078v11n01_06","url":null,"abstract":"another medium for expressing the human spirit’s quest for understanding and meaning as we encounter the inevitable and universal phenomenon of aging. We invite readers to submit their poetry for consideration for future issues. The following four poems are written by Elizabeth R. Smylie. She holds an MA in Christian Education and has completed certificate programs in pastoral ministry and in spiritual direction. After serving as religious educator at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, she spent 18 years as activity coordinator and chaplain at two United Methodist retirement homes in Richmond, Virginia. Now retired, she is a spiritual director at an ecumenical retreat center, Richmond Hill, and a faculty member in its RUAH School of Spiritual Guidance. She is married, mother of three and grandmother of nine, and she is an elder at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond.","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"65 - 69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/j078v11n01_06","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66765144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Center for Aging, Religion and Spirituality at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota","authors":"J. Seeber","doi":"10.1300/J078V11N01_07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/J078V11N01_07","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"16 1","pages":"71 - 80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/J078V11N01_07","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66765153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dedication","authors":"","doi":"10.1300/j078v11n01_02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1300/j078v11n01_02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81692,"journal":{"name":"Journal of religious gerontology","volume":"11 1","pages":"3 - 4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2000-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1300/j078v11n01_02","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66764476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}