Spiritual well-being of chinese older adults [electronic resource] : conceptualization, measurement and intervention / Vivian W.Q. Lou.

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Spiritual well-being of chinese older adults [electronic resource] : conceptualization, measurement and intervention / Vivian W.Q. Lou.

9783662463031 electronic book
3662463032 electronic book
9783662463024

[Heidelberg] : Springer, [2015]

©2015

English

1 online resource.

BL625.4

200.846

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. Conceptually, such effort is important because there is a general lack of well-articulated models of spiritual well-being for Chinese people. Although Western models can be ℓ́ℓtransplantedℓ́ℓ to Chinese contexts, indigenous concepts are needed. As such, this is a pioneer conceptual contribution. Second, the author developed and validated the Spiritual Scale for Chinese Elders. In view of the lack of related measurement tools in the field, this is a pioneer attempt which is important for social work education, research and practice. Third, a Spiritual Enhancement Group for Chinese Elders was developed and its effectiveness was evaluated. In contrast to ordinary elderly programs, this program was based on solid theoretical grounds. In addition, process evaluation and outcome evaluation were conducted. The intervention program is a beautiful link between theory and practice whereas the evaluation is a good outgrowth of practice. The present project is especially valuable because evidence-based practice is at its infancy in different Chinese communities.

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