Abstract

This study compared meaning-in-life (MIL) and other related variables in two populations, those elderly who were and those who were not depressed. The model developed for this study assumed in older adults that spirituality, hope, health and social support variables are essential concepts within which MIL occurs. Furthermore, the absence of a clear MIL may contribute to the presence of depression, and depression is usually present in conjunction with thoughts of suicide. This study used a comparative survey design to examine relationships between spirituality, hope, health, social support, MIL, depression and suicide. The primary data collection method was quantitative, however, qualitative methods were used to enhance the quantitative data.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9400098; ProQuest document ID: 304123847. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Diane M. Buchanan, DNSc, RN, GNC

Sigma Membership

Lambda Pi at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Life Meaning in the Elderly, Measuring Psychological States, Demographic Differences

Advisor

Carol J. Farran

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Rush University

Degree Year

1993

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-31

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