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The majority of the 88 subjects were widowed white women 65 years of age and older (M = 73.4) who viewed their health positively, were fairly well educated, and valued their religious/spiritual beliefs. Findings included significant relationships between ST and ADL (r =.39, p =.001, n = 88), HS and ADL (r =.47, p =.001, n = 88), and ST and HS (r =.37, p =.001, n = 88). Twenty-two percent of the variance in ability to perform ADL was explained by health status. Health status and self-transcendence together explained 28% of the variance. The 6 percent increment was statistically significant (Fchange = 6.65, p.012). 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