Searching for more: Spirituality for older adult couples seeking enhanced relationship quality

Damianakis, Thecla; Coyle, James P.; Stergiou, Christina L.

doi:10.1080/15528030.2018.1555780

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“…This finding did not support the possibility that husbands and wives would show different dyadic roles of religion on social relationships and depressive symptoms, especially in the Korean context. This means that although there may be gender differences in religious status or the level of religious participation (Damianakis et al, 2020; Schnabel, 2018), there are no significant gender differences in the roles that religion has in the lives of individuals and couples among older Korean adults. In addition, unlike the results from the multi-level analysis, the multi-group path analysis indicated that religious participation did not have a significant association with depressive symptoms through marital satisfaction for both husbands and wives.…”

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“…When it comes to religion in later life, it is also important to consider potential gender differences within the couple (Upenieks et al, 2022). Previous studies have revealed that women tend to have higher levels of religious beliefs and practices than men (Schnabel, 2018), particularly in later life (Damianakis et al, 2020). As wives’ religiosity was found to be more important than husbands’ for marital quality (Sabey et al, 2014) and marital stability (Brown et al, 2008), wives’ religious participation may be more closely tied to their marital relationships than husbands’ (Hwang et al, 2019).…”

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Understanding the Interplay of Religion, Social Relationships, and Depressive Symptoms in Later Life: An Analysis of Dynamics in Individual and Dyadic Contexts

Park,

Joo,

Kim

2024

Res Aging

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This study examined how religious participation at the individual level and the dyadic religious similarity at the couple level influenced depressive symptoms via social relationships among older Korean couples aged 65 and above. The sample included 1,191 couples from the seventh assessment of the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing. The findings indicated that older adults who participated in religious activities more frequently showed lower levels of depressive symptoms through increased social interactions and marital satisfaction. Additionally, older couples with similar religious backgrounds showed higher levels of marital satisfaction than those without similar religious backgrounds, subsequently leading to lower levels of depressive symptoms. Overall, the associations between religion and depressive symptoms were similar for both genders. The findings provided insights into potential mechanisms leading to later-life depressive symptoms at both the individual and couple levels in terms of religion and social relationships and informed practical implications for older couples’ marital relationships.

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Understanding the Interplay of Religion, Social Relationships, and Depressive Symptoms in Later Life: An Analysis of Dynamics in Individual and Dyadic Contexts

Park,

Joo,

Kim

2024

Res Aging

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“…Positive effects may be apparent during personal crises such as illness, retirement, and other life-altering events. Faith can protect the relationship from the negative consequences of health problems; for example, while caring for a family member with dementia, religious beliefs can protect caregivers from deteriorating health (DAMIANAKIS et al 2018).…”

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The Role of Religiosity in Intimate Relationships

Lakatos¹,

Martos²

2019

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In this study, we aimed to review the literature on the relationship between religiosity and intimate relationship functioning. Since religious approaches put the relationship and the life of the couple in a broader perspective and give it a special character, religiosity may have a significant influence on the relationship of religious couples. Scientific research in recent years has widely confirmed the long-standing observation that religiosity is manifested in the relationship of religious couples, and this is reflected in both positive and negative aspects. In a positive context, religiosity plays a supportive role in relationships and has a positive effect on the stability and quality of the relationship as well as on the physical and psychological well-being of the couple and other family members. We present three theoretical frameworks which, in the past few years, have greatly contributed to understanding the effects of religiosity on relationships and facilitated the clarification of the diverse context of the topic. These are 1) the role of sanctification 2) marital relationship as a way of being religious and 3) marriage and religiosity as attachment-based phenomena. As a conclusion, we evaluate the major strengths and biases of the existing research, and theorize and suggest future domains for investigation.

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“…On the whole, women tend to have higher levels of religious beliefs and practices than men (Schnabel, 2018), a difference that appears most pronounced in later life (Damianakis et al, 2020). Specific to the health domain, women tend to more strongly internalize the notion that the body is a “sacred” instrument that is best used for service to God compared to men (Homan & Boyatzis, 2010; Mahoney & Tarakeshwar, 2005).…”

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“…However, none of these past studies were specific to later life couples. Prior research is clear that women from older cohorts tend to be more religious than their husbands, even more so than in younger cohorts (Damianakis et al, 2020; Yorgason, 2015). Gallup (2002:1) noted that older cohorts of women, “hold their beliefs more firmly, practice their faith more consistently, and work more vigorously for their congregation.” 1…”

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Couple Religiosity and Well-Being Among Older Adults in the United States

2021

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Objectives: This article evaluates whether couples’ religious similarity is consequential for the health of older married men and women. Alternatively, we examine whether women’s religiosity alone is health-protective to their husbands . Methods: Using dyadic data from the US National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, a representative sample of 913 individuals ages 62–91 plus their marital partners, we perform latent-class analysis to separate older couples into classes based on religious characteristics. Ordered logistic regression models are then used to assess whether different combinations of religious (dis)similarity are associated with married men and women’s well-being. Results: We find that older women in highly religious, homogamous marriages report better mental and physical health relative to women in heterogamous and secular (non-religious) marriages. No significant associations were observed for men. Discussion: Our results emphasize that religiosity is not only an individual trait—dis/similarities within a couple have important implications for older women’s well-being.

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Searching for more: Spirituality for older adult couples seeking enhanced relationship quality

Cited by 4 publications

References 54 publications

Understanding the Interplay of Religion, Social Relationships, and Depressive Symptoms in Later Life: An Analysis of Dynamics in Individual and Dyadic Contexts

Understanding the Interplay of Religion, Social Relationships, and Depressive Symptoms in Later Life: An Analysis of Dynamics in Individual and Dyadic Contexts

The Role of Religiosity in Intimate Relationships

Couple Religiosity and Well-Being Among Older Adults in the United States

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