Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the influence of religion on death anxiety in older adults (N = 105) practicing Hinduism and visiting the Kumbh pilgrimage. Standardized questionnaires and brief interviews were administered in participants’ native language. Pilgrims with higher religiosity had lower death anxiety compared to pilgrims with lower religiosity. Greater belief in the cycle of rebirth, an increased presence of meaning in life, and less continued search of meaning in life were significantly associated with lower death anxiety. The findings provide support for incorporating religious and spiritual awareness for older adults in community health settings.

摘要

该研究的目的是检查宗教对 信奉印度教和参观 Kumbh 朝圣的老年人 ( N = 105) 死亡焦虑的影响。以参与者的母语进行标准化问卷调查和简短访谈。与宗教信仰较低的朝圣者相比，宗教信仰较高的朝圣者的死亡焦虑较低。对重生循环的更大信念、生命中意义的存在增加以及对生命意义的持续探索与降低死亡焦虑显着相关。这些发现为将老年人的宗教和精神意识纳入社区卫生环境提供了支持。