• Existential issues and existential conversations in old age: A diaconal approach 

      Olafsson, Åsta Marie (Dissertation series for the Degree Of Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.) at VID Specialized University;no. 57, Doctoral thesis, 2024)
      The thesis qualitatively explores existential issues and existential conversations in old age from a diaconal perspective. It is placed within the science of diaconia, with the psychology of religion and existential ...
    • Views on spirituality in old age: What does love have to do with It? 

      Rykkje, Linda (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      This paper addresses the importance of providing spiritual care for older people within the context of nursing. Based on the author’s doctoral thesis, the importance of love in relation to spirituality and spiritual care ...