Journal of Aging and Geriatric MedicineISSN: 2576-3946

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Bruce A Stevens Author

Subjects of specialization
Ageing; Meaning; Spirituality; Gerotranscendence; Lars Tornstam; Qualitative research; Religious beliefs

Affiliation
Wicking Chair of Ageing and Practical Theology, School of Theology, Charles Sturt University, Director of CAPS, Australia

Biography

Bruce A Stevens Wicking Chair of Ageing and Practical Theology, School of Theology, Charles Sturt University, Director of CAPS, Australia


Publications

Research Article Open Access

Do We Become More Spiritual with Age?

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Bruce A Stevens

Objective: This study investigated the changing nature of spirituality with age.

Methods: This was based on interviews with 15 people who expressed their views about growing older, for many it was a spiritual journey, for all it was meaningful.

Results: It was found that ageing was like a catalyst, but somewhat random in outcome.

Discussion: This raises the question of how getting older might influence our sense of meaning in life. The gerotranscendence model of Lars Tornstam was compared with the interview data.

Conclusion: Howe... view moreĀ»

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