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Spirituality and religiosity for the transcendence of the elderly being

Authors :
Raúl Fernando Guerrero-Castañeda
Tânia Maria de Oliva Menezes
Marta Lenise do Prado
Jonathan Alejandro Galindo-Soto
Source :
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, Vol 72, Iss suppl 2, Pp 259-265 (2019)
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2019.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the life experiences that favor transcendence of the elderly being. Method: 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. Results: 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. Final considerations: 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.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Portuguese
ISSN :
19840446 and 00347167
Volume :
72
Issue :
suppl 2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4aca7748f24b6fb4dc35914e8bfe40
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0840