International Clinical and Medical Case Reports Journal (ISSN: 2832-5788) | Volume 4, Issue 12 | Review Article | Open Access
Luciana Araújo dos Reis*
de Souza JTL1*, Ribeiro HCTC2, Valença TDC1, Rocha AS1, Santos WS1 and dos Reis LA2
1Southwestern Bahia State University, Brazil
2Federal University of São João del-Rei, Brazil
*Correspondence to: Luciana Araújo dos Reis
Fulltext PDFThis study aims to reveal the memories of elderly people regarding the dimensions of spirituality and religiosity during the COVID-19 pandemic, in light of Halbwachs' theory of social memories and the theory of social representations. This is an exploratory, cross-sectional study conducted in a Basic Health Unit, with 22 participants, using a sociodemographic questionnaire and a semi-structured interview script. The results were analyzed using content analysis and categorized according to the similarity of the narratives. The statements highlighted the significance of participation in religious activities for these individuals and how the interruption of these activities had personal, social, and mental impacts. The exercise of spirituality was observed as a coping tool. The research also identified how religious television channels and social networks managed to mitigate the effects of the absence of in-person activities. The narratives also allowed the collective memories about this group's relationship with religion and spirituality during the pandemic to be revealed.
de Souza JTL, Ribeiro HCTC, Valença TDC, Rocha AS, Santos WS and dos Reis LA. Memories of Elderly People about the Dimensions of Spirituality and Religiosity During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Int Clinc Med Case Rep Jour. 2025;4(12):1-9.