Spirituality and religiosity for the transcendence of the elderly being.
Raúl Fernando Guerrero-castañeda, Tânia Maria de Oliva Menezes, Marta Lenise Do Prado, Jonathan Alejandro Galindo-soto
Revista brasileira de enfermagem November 1, 2019 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0840
Summary
Elderly individuals often find strength and meaning through spirituality and religiosity, which significantly enhance their sense of transcendence. In a study involving 11 participants, those who embraced spiritual practices reported feeling protected and better equipped to navigate difficult situations. This connection to a higher power not only fosters resilience but also enriches their understanding of life experiences. The findings highlight that daily life imbued with spiritual and religious significance contributes profoundly to the overall well-being and fulfillment of elderly individuals.
Abstract
to understand the life experiences that favor transcendence of the elderly being. a qualitative phenomenological hermeneutic study, in two groups of elderly coexistence. The selection of participants was by intentional sampling: 11 elderly, achieving theoretical saturation. Data collection was carried out through a phenomenological interview with a detonating question. Ethical principles of the General Health Law in health research were fulfilled. Analysis with Heideggerian hermeneutic circle was performed. unity of meaning on the consciousness of a higher power for transcendence is highlighted, where spirituality and religiosity are resources of the elderly for strength, feel protected, overcome difficult situations and reach fullness; both favor the understanding of their historicity by manifesting enlightenment. transcendence of the elderly being is favored with spirituality and the experiences of their daily life are imbued with a spiritual and religious relationship that give meaning to their existence.