Religious Coping in Old Age Period
Journal Title: Journal of the Human and Social Science Researches - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between religiosity, religious coping and coping in old age period. The empirical sample of the study is constituted of 115 subjects aged over 60 who live in Istanbul. Questionnaire is formed of four parts to obtain information from the group of sample. These are the questions which are intended to determine demografic status of subjects, Religiosity Scale, Religious Coping Scale and Coping Scale. SPSS packet software was used for data analysis. Data obtained from the group of sample was analyzed with t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation techniques. According to the results of this study, participants’ gender and subjective health cause meaningful changes on religiosity levels. Moreover subjective health and problems that dealing with statistically create significant distiction on religious coping styles and coping styles. As a result of this research, significant positive relation is found between religiosity levels, positive religious coping styles and active coping styles.
Authors and Affiliations
Ayşe ŞENTEPE| Arş. Gör., SAÜ, İlahiyat Fakültesi aysentepe1001@hotmail.com
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