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Faith, Feelings, and Wellbeing: The Role of Emotional and Spiritual Support in Formal Elderly Caregiving

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  • Consolata Wahanga Maina

    (Department of Counseling Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

  • Dr. Antony Chege (Ph.D.)

    (Department of Counseling Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

  • Dr. Elijah Macharia Ndung’u (Ph.D.)

    (Department of Counseling Psychology, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa)

Abstract

Background: The global rise in population aging is intensifying the demand for caregiving, placing heavy emotional, spiritual, and psychological pressures on those providing care. In Kenya, and particularly in Embu County, formal elderly caregivers operate within a context shaped by traditional communal values and modern institutional care frameworks. Despite their critical role, the interplay between emotional and spiritual support and caregiver well-being remains underexplored. Aim: This study investigated the role of emotional and spiritual support in shaping the psychological well-being of formal elderly caregivers in Embu County. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 126 caregivers sampled from licensed elderly care facilities across five sub-counties. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire adapted from validated caregiving assessment tools and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression models. Results: Emotional support was moderately and positively correlated with psychological well-being (R = .532, R² = .283, p

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  • Consolata Wahanga Maina & Dr. Antony Chege (Ph.D.) & Dr. Elijah Macharia Ndung’u (Ph.D.), 2025. "Faith, Feelings, and Wellbeing: The Role of Emotional and Spiritual Support in Formal Elderly Caregiving," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 4023-4037, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:4023-4037
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