| Spiritual Wellness is a broad, complex and multidimensional construct that appears to increase and play an important role in aging that seems to lead to successful aging. The purpose of this dissertation is to answer the question: How can the four elements of spiritual wellness constitute and maintain successful aging among the elderly in Greene County, Ohio community? This study utilized a triangulation approach to explore how the elderly relate and understand spiritual wellness. In addition, the four elements of spiritual wellness which are comprised of: community, self, meaning and purpose, and the search for a universal value system (God) were examined and have been linked to the effects of successful aging and positive spirituality through the reviews of literature.;The biblical and theological literature revealed that the capacity to create a personal relationship with God is vital. The overall finding of this study concluded that connectedness, spiritual development and gaining an intimate relationship with God are essential to the elderly.;The results from this research revealed that spiritual wellness is an important factor in the lives of the elderly. Moreover, further research on the topic of spiritual wellness and successful aging could contribute to this work. As a result of this research it can be stated that spiritual wellness may provide valuable insight that can shape health, well-being, and overall spiritual development in the lives of the elderly, which can constitute successful aging. |
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