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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Health psychology

Background:

  • Memory decline is a concern for older adults.
  • Self-efficacy theory can be applied to improve cognitive function.
  • Culturally tailored interventions are important for diverse populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test the effectiveness of a Spanish-language group intervention on memory self-efficacy and strategy use in Hispanic older adults.
  • To enhance participants' confidence in managing memory decline.
  • To promote the adoption of internal and external memory strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-week, nine-session group intervention, "Quieres Mejorar Tu Memoria," was delivered in Spanish.
  • Participants were Hispanic older adults (N=33, mean age=69) attending a senior center.
  • A booster session and post-test were administered at 3 months to a subset of participants (n=22).

Main Results:

  • Intervention participants reported increased confidence in preventing memory decline.
  • Significant increases in the use of the internal strategy of elaboration were observed.
  • Greater use of external strategies, including list and note-taking, was reported post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • The "Quieres Mejorar Tu Memoria" intervention effectively enhanced memory self-efficacy and strategy use in Hispanic older adults.
  • Culturally adapted programs can successfully address cognitive concerns in aging populations.
  • Interventions based on self-efficacy theory show promise for supporting memory in older adults.