Spirituality and Satisfaction in Life of Older Adults Living in Temporary Shelters During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship of spirituality and satisfaction in life of older adults living in temporary shelters or evacuation centers in the context of Covid19 pandemic. With 97 older persons living in temporary shelters, a cross-sectional and correlational study was done. Census data was used to recruit older persons from five evacuation camps in Mindanao. The Spirituality Assessment Scale and the Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire were used to deliver survey questionnaires with sociodemographic data. The results revealed that older adults living in temporary shelters had a fair or mixed spirituality (M=3.80) and a positive overall satisfaction in life with an overall mean of 3.50. The older adults' total quality of life as based on the computed scores result in an average score of 125.96. Spirituality Assessment Scale was positively correlated with 9 indicators of the Older People's Quality of Life (p=.048). As spirituality increases, so does satisfaction in life. The significant relationship between spirituality and satisfaction in life would show the need to offer older individuals with more complete and appropriate care services, as well as programs and techniques aimed at increasing their spirituality, as spiritual well-being is a significant factor determining overall health.

Keywords: Spirituality, Satisfaction in Life, Temporary Shelters, Covid 19