The Impact of Spirituality on Sense of Coherence Among Retired Personnel

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the impact of spirituality on the sense of coherence. The objective of the study was to examine the impact of spirituality on the sense of coherence among retired personnel. The current study was quantitative and correlational. The hypothesis of the study was that there is a predictive relationship between spirituality and sense of coherence among retired personnel. This study was a quantitative correlation study, and participants were approached using purposive sampling. 155 participants with the age 40 and above and who are retired included in the study. Data collection tools applied using Google Forms (online survey) and hard forms distributed to participants using snowball and purposive technique. Forms consist of self-developed demographic, consent form, and survey questionnaire, including the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire, the Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, the Satisfaction with Family Life Scale, and the Life Engagement Scale, which is utilized to measure engagement in life. Results indicated that there is a statistically significant moderate correlation (p-value < 0.01) between Sense of Coherence and Daily Spiritual Experience. The main implications of the study are the major domains of life that can bring change in the well-being of retirees. This study also highlights the impact of coping to maintain psychological health in the major transition of life during retirement.