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Ageing with Meaning: Spirituality and Psychological Well-Being among the Elderly in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Author(s) Ms. RIKHIA SARKAR
Country India
Abstract Population ageing has become a major demographic phenomenon with significant implications for the mental and social well-being of older adults. In this context, spirituality has emerged as an important psychosocial resource that contributes to coping, adjustment, and overall quality of life in later years. The present study examines the relationship between spirituality and psychological well-being among elderly individuals residing in the Jalpaiguri Municipal area of West Bengal.
The study is based on a quantitative research design using primary data collected from one hundred and ten elderly respondents aged sixty years and above through structured interview schedules. Spirituality was assessed through two dimensions—spiritual belief and spiritual involvement—while psychological well-being was measured using the Psychological Well-being Scale developed by Sisodia and Chaudhury (2012), covering dimensions such as life satisfaction, mental health, sociability, efficiency, and interpersonal relations.
The findings reveal that the majority of respondents exhibit a moderate to moderately high level of spirituality. Spiritual belief is found to be more stable and consistent compared to spiritual involvement. The correlation analysis indicates a positive and statistically significant relationship between spirituality and psychological well-being. Higher levels of spirituality are associated with better mental health, increased life satisfaction, improved interpersonal relations, and overall psychological well-being.
The study concludes that spirituality plays a crucial role as a coping mechanism and supportive factor in enhancing the psychological well-being of the elderly. It highlights the need to recognize and promote spiritual dimensions in policies and interventions aimed at improving the quality of life of the ageing population.
Keywords Spirituality, Psychological Well-being, Elderly, Ageing, Spiritual Belief, Spiritual Involvement
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72468
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