God changed their lives: the value of religion in the elderly

J Christ Nurs. 2014 Jan-Mar;31(1):36-9. doi: 10.1097/cnj.0000000000000029.

Abstract

A descriptive phenomenological study of important life experiences of elderly Christians in Taiwan was conducted to explore how religion influences their lives. Three themes emerged from the responses of participants, offering insight into how religious beliefs impact the elderly.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Christianity / psychology*
  • Female
  • Geriatric Nursing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Parish Nursing / methods*
  • Social Values*