| چکیده انگلیسی مقاله |
Background and Objectives: The theory of gerotranscendence offers a framework for understanding the profound psychological shift that often accompanies aging, characterized by a movement away from materialistic and pragmatic worldviews towards a more cosmic, transcendent perspective. This transition is characterized by shifts in values, attitudes, and behaviors, emphasizing spiritual fulfillment, introspection, and deeper acceptance of life's mysteries. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between gerotranscendence and life satisfaction among Iranian older adults, offering insights into the potential role of this perspective in promoting well-being in later life.
Methods: This study employed a population-based, cross-sectional analytical-descriptive design to investigate key psychosocial variables among older adults. A total of 183 individuals aged > 60 years and residing in Kerman City, Iran, were recruited through cluster sampling to ensure representative coverage across the region. Data collection involved the administration of two psychometrically validated instruments, the Gerotranscendence Scale (GS-S) and the Life Satisfaction Index-Z (LSIZ), along with a structured socio-demographic questionnaire to capture participants' background characteristics.
Results: Of the participants, 127 (69.4%) were married, and 99 (54.1%) were female, with a mean age of 66.7 ± 7.14. The findings indicate a statistically significant positive correlation between overall gerotranscendence scores and life satisfaction (P < 0.01, r = 0.357), with each dimension of gerotranscendence contributing uniquely to this association. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that gerotranscendence explained 20.3% of the variance in life satisfaction scores, underscoring its potential as a predictor of well-being in older adults.
Conclusion: This study underscores the significance of cultivating a gerotranscendent perspective to enhance life satisfaction among older adults. Policymakers and practitioners should consider integrating gerotranscendence principles into health promotion initiatives, intervention programs, and care planning strategies for older adults. Such an approach may not only enhance individual well-being but also support holistic and culturally sensitive aging policies. |
| نویسندگان مقاله |
| Vahid Rashedi
Iranian Research Center on Aging, Department of Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| Mostafa Yazdani
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| Vahidreza Borhaninejad
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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