The Relationship Between Spirituality Level And Quality Of Life Of The Elderly In Social Associates Tresna Werdha X

Abstract

Background: Elderly is the final phase in the human life cycle that cannot be avoided. The decline in quality of life in the elderly generally occurs due to degenerative processes and various psychological problems, especially when spiritual needs are not optimally met. The elderly are expected to be able to increase their spirituality in order to feel peace and satisfaction in life. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of spirituality with the quality of life of the elderly at the Tresna Wredha X Social Home. This research method is quantitative using a correlational analytical design, namely cross-sectional with variable measurement only once at a time. Data collection with an instrument in the form of a questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The instrument contains 42 indicators that represent the level of spirituality and quality of life of the elderly. The results of the study using the Chi Square Test with Likelihood Ratio showed a significant correlation of (18.688 with p = 0.001 <0.05). Thus the proposed hypothesis can be accepted, The conclusion is that there is a significant relationship between the level of spirituality and the quality of life of the elderly at the Tresna Wredha X Social Home.