Prashant Srivastava*, Rakesh kumar Tripathi**, manisha kiran*, Amool ranjan Singh*
* Ranchi Institute of Neuro-psychiatry
and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Kanke Ranchi-834006.
** Department of Geriatric Mental
Health, King George’s Medical University, U.P., Lucknow, India.
BACKGROUND:
Supernatural and religious
causes of events are common in Indian society. Some times older
adults are more likely to turn to supernatural and
religious explanations for difficult events
in their lives, from aging to dying.
As mental health involves finding
a balance in all aspects of life physically, mentally, emotionally and
spiritually but, this attribution disturbs their mental health and leads them
to mental illness. Therefore this study
was planned to assess supernatural and religious beliefs among older
adults. AIM-
The present study aimed to describe and compare the supernatural and religious
belief among rural and urban older adults aged 60 years and more. METHOD- Sixty older adults giving
written informed consent and fulfilling inclusion/exclusion criteria were
included through purposive sampling from rural and urban background. They were evaluated on Supernatural Attitude Questionnaire and Religiosity
Scale. RESULTS- Statistically
significant difference was found in supernatural and religiosity beliefs among
both the study groups. The results revealed that supernatural and religious
belief was found more in rural older adults in comparison to urban. Therefore,
there is a more need for awareness programmes on the issue in rural areas.
Key words:
Supernatural and Religious Belief, Older adults.
Note: The scientific paper is presented by Mr. Prashant Srivastava in GERON-2013 held at Hotel Clarks Avadh, Lucknow on 19-20 August under supervision. Reference: Srivastava P, Tripathi RK, Kiran M, Singh AR. Supernatural and religious beliefs among rural and urban older adults. Indian Journal of Geriatric Mental Health, vol.9 No.(1), supplement, 23, May 2013.
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