Spirituality and Self-Actualization
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https://doi.org/10.15631/aubgsps.v2i1.18Keywords:
Older adult, spiritually, self-actualization, Filipino family, Tagbilaran City, PhilippinesAbstract
Spirituality is considered an important factor in the development of self-actualization among older adults as stated in the theory on Attaining Self-Actualization among Older Adults. This Study validated this assumption of the theory. This, descriptive-correlational study utilized a multi-stage sample of 180 senior citizens in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. A 3 part instrument package was utilized to (1) describe the respondents' demographic profile and obtain measures for their (2) spiritually Well-Being Scale (FACIT-Sp) and (3) self-actualization using a 16-item questionnaire developed by Boyum (2004). A Somer's d analysis indicated that the spirituality of the older adult is significantly correlated with self-actualization (p=.019). This study revealed that older adults with a strong sense of spirituality tend to be more self-actualized.
References
Andres, T. Q. D. & Ilada-Andres, P. C. B. (1996). Effective discipline through Filipino values. Quezon City, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.
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