Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Yasin Tekeci; Mustafa Cemali; Berkan Torpil

doi:10.21020/husbfd.1924834

Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to examine the relationships between occupational balance, spiritual well-being, and quality of life (QoL) in older adults, and to evaluate the effects of these variables on occupational balance. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 156 volunteers aged 65 years and older without cognitive impairment. Data were collected using the Occupational Balance Questionnaire, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale and the WHOQOL-BREF Quality of Life Scale. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed. Results: A moderate positive correlation was found between occupational balance and spiritual well-being (r = 0.415; p < 0.001). Occupational balance was also positively correlated with the general health, physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains of QoL, with moderate to strong effect sizes (p < 0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the model was statistically significant and explained 39.3% of the variance in occupational balance (Adj. R² = 0.393; p < 0.001). The environmental domain and spiritual well-being were identified as significant predictors (p < 0.05). Discussion and Conclusion: The findings suggest that occupational balance in older adults is associated with spiritual well-being and QoL. Considering environmental factors and spiritual resources may contribute to the development of more holistic approaches in geriatric rehabilitation.

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Supporting Institution

No financial support was received from any institution, organization, or individual for this study.

Ethical Statement

This study was ethically approved by the Health Sciences University Scientific Research Ethics Committee on January 22, 2025 (Approval No: 2026/35). There are no conflicts of interest associated with this research.

Thanks

We extend our sincere gratitude to all parents who voluntarily participated in the research process.

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English

Subjects

Occupational Therapy

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Research Article

Authors

Yasin Tekeci ^*
0000-0002-3569-7536
Türkiye

Mustafa Cemali
0000-0001-7823-6628
Türkiye

Berkan Torpil
0000-0002-0322-5163
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 28, 2026

Submission Date

April 7, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 15, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 2

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Tekeci, Y., Cemali, M., & Torpil, B. (2026). Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, 13(2), 503-517. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1924834

AMA

1.Tekeci Y, Cemali M, Torpil B. Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults. HUFHSJ. 2026;13(2):503-517. doi:10.21020/husbfd.1924834

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Tekeci, Yasin, Mustafa Cemali, and Berkan Torpil. 2026. “Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults”. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 13 (2): 503-17. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1924834.

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Tekeci Y, Cemali M, Torpil B (August 1, 2026) Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 13 2 503–517.

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[1]Y. Tekeci, M. Cemali, and B. Torpil, “Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults”, HUFHSJ, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 503–517, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.21020/husbfd.1924834.

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Tekeci, Yasin - Cemali, Mustafa - Torpil, Berkan. “Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults”. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 13/2 (August 1, 2026): 503-517. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1924834.

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1.Tekeci Y, Cemali M, Torpil B. Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults. HUFHSJ. 2026;13:503–517.

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Tekeci, Yasin, et al. “Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults”. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 13, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 503-17, doi:10.21020/husbfd.1924834.

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1.Yasin Tekeci, Mustafa Cemali, Berkan Torpil. Examining the Relationship Between Occupational Balance, Spirituality, and Quality of Life in Older Adults. HUFHSJ. 2026 Aug. 1;13(2):503-17. doi:10.21020/husbfd.1924834