ABSTRACT

The current study investigated the relationship among mindfulness, religious coping, and serenity between institutionalized and noninstitutionalized elderly. A total sample of 100 elderly participants, which included 50 institutionalized (n = 25 females, n = 25 males) and 50 noninstitutionalized (n = 25 females, n = 25 males) participants within an age range of 60–89, was selected from different institutions and homes of Lahore, Pakistan. The research instruments used include the Brief Serenity Scale, Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and Religious Focused Coping Strategies Scale. Results indicated that institutionalized elderly were higher on levels of mindfulness than noninstitutionalized elderly. Also, institutionalized elderly who had the greatest age were found to be more serene than those institutionalized elderly who had the lowest age. Moreover, a significant positive relationship of mindfulness and religious coping was found with serenity. Furthermore, higher levels of religious focused coping, mindfulness, and age were found to be significant predictors of serenity. The study has its implications for the authorities and concerned caretakers of community centers for the elderly to take various steps in improving their services and enhancing well-being of the residing elderly.

摘要

目前的研究调查了机构化和非机构化老年人之间的正念、宗教应对和宁静之间的关系。总共有 100 名老年参与者样本，其中包括 50 名机构化（n = 25 女性，n = 25 男性）和 50 名非机构化（n = 25 女性，n= 25 名男性）从巴基斯坦拉合尔的不同机构和家庭中挑选出年龄在 60-89 岁之间的参与者。使用的研究工具包括简短宁静量表、正念注意意识量表和宗教聚焦应对策略量表。结果表明，住院老人的正念水平高于非住院老人。此外，年龄最大的养老院老人比年龄最小的养老院老人更平静。此外，在宁静中发现正念和宗教应对之间存在显着的正相关关系。此外，更高水平的宗教集中应对、正念和年龄被发现是宁静的重要预测因素。