Müslüman Yaşlılarda Pandemi Sürecine İlişkin Ruhsal Etkilenimler ve Dini Düşünceler
Psychological Impressions and Religious Thoughts Related to Pandemic Process in Elderly Muslims

Summary/Abstract: This study is about Muslim elders’ psychological impressions and religious/spiritual thoughts during the pandemic process. The religious/spiritual thoughts of the elderly who are in the high risk group in the pandemic is important in terms of pointing to their inner resources and in terms of making sense of their experiences and providing them in combating the pandemic, which has turned into a psychological process. The aim of the study is to bring these sources and bases to light in the dimension of religious thought. The data obtained in accordance with the qualitative research paradigm using the interview technique were analysed. Even though they had to face negative mental effects, it was concluded that the pandemic process was encountered with a kind of prosperity and maturity by Muslim elders, they approached this process with moderation, they got support from their beliefs and used them wisely. As a result, it is understood that Muslim elders have an existential and encompassing understanding based on their beliefs against the effects of the pandemic process, all of which are related to their ego integrity and maturity.

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