title: Existential relatedness in light of eudemonic well-being and religious coping among middle-aged and older cardiac patients.
abstract: This study examined the prediction of preoperative faith factors for perceived spiritual support, indicating existential relationship as a dimension of eudemonic well-being (EWB), at 30 months after cardiac surgery (N=226). The study capitalized on data from preoperative surveys and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons' National Database. Controlling for demographics, cardiac indices, and mental health, hierarchical regression showed that preoperative prayer coping, subjective religiousness, and internal control were positive predictors of spiritual support. Negative religious coping was a negative predictor. Internal control mediated the role of positive religious coping. Certain faith-based experiences may enhance aspects of EWB, but future research should investigate mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: Florida State University, School of Social Work, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2570, USA. aai@fsu.edu
authors.forename: Amy Lee
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Ai
authors.forename: Faith
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hopp
authors.forename: Terrence N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Tice
authors.forename: Harold
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Koenig
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005260:Female; D006240:Happiness; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011184:Postoperative Period; D057234:Preoperative Period; D029181:Spirituality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires