Runquist Jennifer J, Reed Pamela G
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
J Holist Nurs. 2007 Mar;25(1):5-13; discussion 14-5. doi: 10.1177/0898010106289856.
This study examines the relationships of spiritually and physically related variables to well-being among homeless adults. A convenience sample of 61 sheltered homeless persons completed the Spiritual Perspective Scale, the Self-Transcendence Scale, the Index of Well-Being, and items measuring fatigue and health status. The data were subjected to correlational and multiple regression analysis. Positive, significant correlations were found among spiritual perspective, self-transcendence, health status, and well-being. Fatigue was inversely correlated with health status and well-being. Self-transcendence and health status together explained 59% of the variance in well-being. The findings support Reed's theory of self-transcendence, in which there is the basic assumption that human beings have the potential to integrate difficult life situations. This study contributes to the growing body of evidence that conceptualizes homeless persons as having spiritual, emotional, and physical capacities that can be used by health care professionals to promote well-being in this vulnerable population.
本研究考察了无家可归成年人中与精神和身体相关的变量与幸福感之间的关系。选取了61名栖身收容所的无家可归者作为便利样本，他们完成了精神视角量表、自我超越量表、幸福感指数以及测量疲劳和健康状况的项目。对数据进行了相关性分析和多元回归分析。结果发现，精神视角、自我超越、健康状况和幸福感之间存在显著的正相关。疲劳与健康状况和幸福感呈负相关。自我超越和健康状况共同解释了幸福感变异的59%。这些发现支持了里德的自我超越理论，该理论的基本假设是人类有潜力整合艰难的生活境遇。本研究为越来越多的证据做出了贡献，这些证据将无家可归者概念化为具有精神、情感和身体能力，医疗保健专业人员可以利用这些能力来促进这一弱势群体的幸福感。
