Spiritual Well-Being of Chinese Older Adults Conceptualization, Measurement and Intervention /

• Main Author: Lou, Vivian W. Q. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research,
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Medical research.; Quality of life.; Social Sciences.; Quality of Life Research.

There are several unique features of this book on the spiritual well-being of Chinese older adults. First, based on qualitative methodology, a conceptual model of spiritual well-being was proposed. Besides, through a Delphi study, different dimensions of spiritual well-being were identified. Concept...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Spiritual wellbeing in the Chinese context
• A conceptual model of spiritual wellbeing – a qualitative inquiry
• Dimensions of spiritual wellbeing - a Delphi study
• Validating the Spirituality Scale for Chinese Elders (SSCE)
• Developing the Spiritual Enhancement Group for Chinese Elders (SEGCE)
• The effectiveness of the SEGCE
• Conclusion.