The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study

DEMİR, AYHAN GÜRBÜZ; SİVİŞ, Rahşan

The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study

Rahşan SİVİŞ, (Uludağ Üniversitesi, Psikolojik Danışmanlık ve Rehberlik Bölümü, Bursa, Türkiye)

AYHAN GÜRBÜZ DEMİR (Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Psikolojik Danışmanlık ve Rehberlik Bölümü, Ankara, Türkiye)

Türk Geriatri Dergisi

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Yıl: 2007 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 3 Sayfa Aralığı: 131 - 137 Metin Dili: Türkçe İndeks Tarihi: 29-07-2022

The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study

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Giriş: Bütünleşik yaşlı sağlığı hizmetleri hem ruhsal, hem de tıbbi ihtiyaçların dikkate alınmasını gerektirmektedir. Bu nedenle, ruh sağlığı alanında yaşlılara yönelik yeni müdahale yöntemlerinin ülkemizde tanınmasına ihtiyaç vardır. Bu ön çalışma, anımsama terapisinin yaşlılarda yaşam doyumu uzerindeki etkisini araştırmıştır.Yöntem ve Gereç: Katılımcılara (N = 70) Yaşam Doyumu İndeksi A uygulanmıştır. Eşleştirilmiş grup deneysel deseni kullanılarak gönüllü katılımcılardan deney grubu ve kontrol grubu oluşturulmuştur. Deney grubu ve kontrol grubu öntest ve sontest yaşam doyumu puanlarına göre karşılaştırılmışlardır. Ayrıca, katılımcıların grup yaşantısına ilişkin değerlendirmeleri, deneysel grup üyelerinin katıldığı bir görüşmeodaklı grupla araştırılmıştır.Bulgular: Yapılan analizlerde, MannWhitney U Test ve Wilcoxon Test sonuçları, deney grubundaki katılımcıların yaşam doyumu puanlarında istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı olmayan yükselmeler göstermiştir. Görüşme odaklı grup sonucunda elde edilen nitel veriler, grup yaşantısının kişilerarası ilişkilere ve arkadaşlığa ortam sağlayıcı rolüne, daha olumlu bir benlik algısına ve mutluluk verici duygulara yol açmasına ilişkin olumlu geri bildirimlere işaret etmiştir.Sonuç: Kısıtlı sayıda katılımcı ile yürütülen bu çalışmada, anımsama terapisinin yaşlılarda yaşam doyumu üzerinde belirgin etkisi bulunamamıştır. Ancak, anımsama terapisinin yaşlıların duygusal açıdan daha olumlu hissetmelerine ve sosyalleşmelerine katkıda bulunmuş olduğu söylenebilir.

Anahtar Kelime: Kişisel memnuniyet Yaşlı Yaşam Görüşmeler Psikoloji, sosyal

Konular: Cerrahi

Anımsama terapisinin yaşlılarda yaşam doyumuna etkisi: Bir ön çalışma

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Introduction: Integrative elder care services require parity between mental and medical health needs of elders. Therefore, up-to-date mental health interventions geared towards elderly need to be adopted in Turkey. This preliminary study investigated the efficacy of reminiscence therapy on life satisfaction of Turkish older adults.Materials and Method: Participants (N = 70) were administered the Turkish version of Life Satisfaction Index A (LSIA). Using an experimental matched-pairs design, volunteering participants were screened for a reminiscence therapy group program. Pretest and posttest LSIA scores for the treatment and non-treatment control group were evaluated for significant differences. A focus group interview was also conducted to evaluate participants' group experience.Results: Data from non-parametric tests revealed non-significant increases in the life satisfaction scores of treatment group participants. Participants reported positive feedback regarding the group experience, e.g. group's role in facilitating interaction and friendship among participants, enhancing a more positive self-image and leading to enjoyment and pleasant feelings.Conclusion: No significant effect of reminiscence therapy on life satisfaction was found in this study which was carried out with a limited number of participants. However, it appears reminiscence therapy has potential benefits for elders in empowering them emotionally and helping them socialize.

Anahtar Kelime: Psychology, Social Personal Satisfaction Aged Life Interviews

Konular: Cerrahi

Belge Türü: Makale Makale Türü: Araştırma Makalesi Erişim Türü: Erişime Açık

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APA	SİVİŞ R, DEMİR A (2007). The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study. Türk Geriatri Dergisi, 10(3), 131 - 137.
Chicago	SİVİŞ Rahşan,DEMİR AYHAN GÜRBÜZ The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study. Türk Geriatri Dergisi 10, no.3 (2007): 131 - 137.
MLA	SİVİŞ Rahşan,DEMİR AYHAN GÜRBÜZ The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study. Türk Geriatri Dergisi, vol.10, no.3, 2007, ss.131 - 137.
AMA	SİVİŞ R,DEMİR A The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study. Türk Geriatri Dergisi. 2007; 10(3): 131 - 137.
Vancouver	SİVİŞ R,DEMİR A The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study. Türk Geriatri Dergisi. 2007; 10(3): 131 - 137.
IEEE	SİVİŞ R,DEMİR A "The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study." Türk Geriatri Dergisi, 10, ss.131 - 137, 2007.
ISNAD	SİVİŞ, Rahşan - DEMİR, AYHAN GÜRBÜZ. "The efficacy of reminiscence therapy on the life satisfaction of Turkish older adults: A preliminary study". Türk Geriatri Dergisi 10/3 (2007), 131-137.