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- Title
Spirituality and Health in Older Thai Persons in the United States.
- Authors
Pincharoen, Sumon; Congdon, JoAnn G.
- Abstract
Health and spiritual phenomena are viewed differently depending on the cultural perspective. This study describes' spirituality as perceived and experienced by older Thai persons. Specific aims were to describe how spirituality helped older Thai persons maintain their health and to describe what they valued most as they aged. A qualitative, descriptive study informed by ethnographic methods was utilized. The sample included 9 older Thai persons from an urban U.S. community. Data were generated using ethnographic interviews and participant observation. Data analysis incorporated coding, categorizing, and theme development. Rigor was guided by Lincoln and Guba. Five major themes emerged from the data: Connecting with spirttual resources provided comfort and peace, finding harmony through a healthy mind and body; living a valuable life, valuing tranquil relationships with family and friends, and experiencing meaning and confidence in death. For these Thai participants, health and spirituality coexisted and were linked to all of life.
- Subjects
THAILAND; HEALTH; SPIRITUALITY; HEALTH of older people
- Publication
Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2003, Vol 25, Issue 1, p93
- ISSN
0193-9459
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0193945902238838