Authors : Ms. Jisna M , Dr.Gayathri Devi M.S
Volume : 12
Issue : 10
Year : 2024
Page No : b366-b372
Background: Aging brings physical and cognitive changes, leading to reduced strength, flexibility, and memory. Elderly individuals often face increased health concerns and emotional challenges, leading to the need for adaptations in daily living most suited to their culture and society. Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of spiritual counseling on enhanced wellbeing amongthe elderly in India who consistently practicing spiritual counseling and using it as a daily practice. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was used. A Total of 200 older adults who underwent spiritual counseling (100 men and 100 women) through convenience sampling from the Brahamkumaris World School of Spirituality all over India. Result: The findings illuminated a statistically significant positive and linear relationship (r198 = 0.741, p <0.001), demonstrating that daily spiritual practices could predict 54.9% of the variance in wellbeing. The regression equation indicated that for each unit increase in daily spiritual practice, there was a corresponding increase of approximately 1.8 to 2.5 points in wellbeing. Furthermore, the descriptive statistics unveiled intriguing insights, with the elderly participants exhibiting a moderate level of wellbeing (mean = 15.44, SD= 5.707) and a high level of engagement in spiritual activities (mean = 67.07, SD = 23.768). The robustpositive correlation between daily spiritual practices and wellbeing underscores the profound significance ofspiritual activities in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly. Conclusion: Strong positive correlation and significant predictive value of regular spiritual activities on well-being highlight the potential of including spiritual counseling and practices in programs for elderly care.