The influence of spirituality and religion on health and well-being for older Pacific People

Stephen Neville; Wendy Wrapson; Faasisila Savila; Sara Napier; Ofa Dewes; Valerie A. A. Wright-St Clair; Falegau Melanie Lilomaiava Silulu; Hoy Neng Wong Soon; El-Shadan Tautolo

doi:10.1080/15528030.2023.2221872

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The influence of spirituality and religion on health and well-being for older Pacific People

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The influence of spirituality and religion on health and well-being for older Pacific People

Stephen Neville, Wendy Wrapson, Faasisila Savila, Sara Napier, Ofa Dewes, Valerie A. A. Wright-St Clair, Falegau Melanie Lilomaiava Silulu, Hoy Neng Wong Soon and El-Shadan Tautolo

Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, Vol.36(3), pp.293-308

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15528030.2023.2221872

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Abstract

family

gerontology

older adults

older migrants

pacific island

religion

spirituality

The influence of spirituality and religion on the health and well-being of older adults has gained considerable attention as older adults worldwide continue to live long, active lives. This study explores the influence of spirituality and religion on the health and well-being of older Pacific people living in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Using the principles of a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach and talanoa with 39 Tongan, 42 Cook Island Maori and 23 Samoan elders revealed spirituality is essential to Pacific elders' health and well-being. Participants faith in an omnipotent Christian God and the subsequent influence on their relationships with family and community significantly impacted their experiences of health and well-being. Strong relationships with God, extended family and community enabled Pacific elders to live a harmonious life. Religion and spirituality should be embraced as an integral component of health and social care plans.

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Title: The influence of spirituality and religion on health and well-being for older Pacific People
Authors: Stephen Neville (Corresponding Author) - Te Pūkenga
Wendy Wrapson - Auckland University of Technology
Faasisila Savila - Auckland University of Technology
Sara Napier - Auckland University of Technology
Ofa Dewes - Auckland University of Technology
Valerie A. A. Wright-St Clair - Auckland University of Technology
Falegau Melanie Lilomaiava Silulu - Auckland University of Technology
Hoy Neng Wong Soon - Auckland University of Technology
El-Shadan Tautolo - Auckland University of Technology
Publication details: Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, Vol.36(3), pp.293-308
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2024
DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2023.2221872
ISSN: 1552-8049
Grant note: The work was supported by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment – Ageing Well Science Challenge (Contract # UOOX1508).
Organisation Unit: Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; School of Health - Nursing
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991112052502621
Output Type: Journal article

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