Chan, Shun Wing (2023) Religious participation and the perceived well-being of seniors in Hong Kong. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This paper aim to investigate the perceived well-being of seniors in Hong Kong who engage in religious participation in Buddhism. Understanding how religion plays a role in the well-being of seniors becomes increasingly important, it can provide insight into the potential benefits that religion can have on physical and mental health, as well as overall well-being. A qualitative research method and analysis were carried out to understand the perception of seniors. The findings have shown various religious beliefs, practices and social activities contribute to the perceived well-being of seniors by offering them a higher sense of meaning and purpose in life, a vibrant social support network and reducing mental and physical distress. This study has shown that studying religious participation in relation to their perceived well-being can provide insight into the potential benefits of religion, and understand how seniors may cope with stress, loneliness and other challenges they face as they age, and how religious involvement may serve as a protective factor in their lives. Understanding religious participation among seniors in Hong Kong can provide insight into how Buddhism communities support their members and maybe be useful for developing interventions and policies to support the well-being of seniors.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Vogt, T.C. and Bister, L. |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2023 12:11 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jun 2023 12:11 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4187 |
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