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SPRINGERBRIEFS IN WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIF...

There are several unique features of this book on the spiritual well-being of Chinese older
adults. First  based on qualitative methodology  a conceptual model of spiritual well-being was
proposed. Besides  through a Delphi study  different dimensions of spiritual well-being were
identified. Conceptually  such effort is important because there is a general lack of
well-articulated models of spiritual well-being for Chinese people. Although Western models can
be transplanted to Chinese contexts  indigenous concepts are needed. As such  this is a pioneer
conceptual contribution. Second  the author developed and validated the Spiritual Scale for
Chinese Elders. In view of the lack of related measurement tools in the field  this is a
pioneer attempt which is important for social work education  research and practice. Third  a
Spiritual Enhancement Group for Chinese Elders was developed and its effectiveness was
evaluated. In contrast to ordinary elderly programs  this program was based on solid
theoretical grounds. In addition  process evaluation and outcome evaluation were conducted. The
intervention program is a beautiful link between theory and practice whereas the evaluation is
a good outgrowth of practice. The present project is especially valuable because evidence-based
practice is at its infancy in different Chinese communities.

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