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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 2-11 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | Sep 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 02 Jan 2018 |
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The life tasks model : Enhancing psychological and spiritual growth in the aged. / Stevens, Bruce A.
In: Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, Vol. 30, No. 1, 02.01.2018, p. 2-11.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - The life tasks model
T2 - Enhancing psychological and spiritual growth in the aged
AU - Stevens, Bruce A.
N1 - Includes bibliographical references.
PY - 2018/1/2
Y1 - 2018/1/2
N2 - The life tasks model is an active, mutual, and potentially universal approach to the spiritual care of the aged. A life task is a responsibility, once undertaken, that lasts a lifetime. Three tasks are identified. Task 1 is the discovery of hidden learning. The process of discovery draws on implicit learning that comes into awareness. This leads to task 2, testing in which learning brought into awareness is tested by other life experiences. The final task is task 3, integration, in which a more aware and cohesive self is formed. Ideally, this leads to service or vocation. Progress on the life tasks is illustrated by responses in a qualitative study of older adults. Although this model can be applied to self-growth and ministry to all ages, it is well suited to the care of the aged.
AB - The life tasks model is an active, mutual, and potentially universal approach to the spiritual care of the aged. A life task is a responsibility, once undertaken, that lasts a lifetime. Three tasks are identified. Task 1 is the discovery of hidden learning. The process of discovery draws on implicit learning that comes into awareness. This leads to task 2, testing in which learning brought into awareness is tested by other life experiences. The final task is task 3, integration, in which a more aware and cohesive self is formed. Ideally, this leads to service or vocation. Progress on the life tasks is illustrated by responses in a qualitative study of older adults. Although this model can be applied to self-growth and ministry to all ages, it is well suited to the care of the aged.
KW - Aging and spirituality
KW - life tasks model
KW - Spiritual growth
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U2 - 10.1080/15528030.2017.1365040
DO - 10.1080/15528030.2017.1365040
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85029405559
VL - 30
SP - 2
EP - 11
JO - Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging: the interdisciplinary journal of practice, theory and applied research
JF - Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging: the interdisciplinary journal of practice, theory and applied research
SN - 1552-8030
IS - 1
ER -