Overview of Spiritual Experiences in Healthy Elderly during the Covid-19 Pandemic


Dzulkifli Muhammad Adzkiya(1*)

(1) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This research aims to explain the spiritual experiences of elderly people who remain healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques with 10 elderly participants who had been vaccinated and did not have significant comorbidities. Data analysis was carried out using the theme analysis method. The results showed that healthy elderly people had deep spiritual experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Themes that emerged included an increased need for calm and introspection, increased spiritual connection through prayer and meditation, and gratitude for their health and existence amidst global uncertainty. In addition, many of them experience strengthening belief in their religion or spirituality as a source of strength in facing social isolation and limited physical interaction. This study concludes that spiritual experiences in healthy elderly people not only act as a coping mechanism, but also as a source of strength and calm in the midst of a pandemic. The practical implication of this research is the importance of paying attention to spiritual aspects in caring for the elderly to improve their quality of life in times of global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords


COVID-19 Pandemic; Elderly; Health

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15575/slw.v2i2.40223

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