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Reminiscence: a closer look at content.

C R Kovach

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |April 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Elderly women in adult day-care programs primarily reminisce about activities, with home and family being common contexts. Possessions were the least frequent topics in their reminiscences.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Reminiscence is a common cognitive process in older adults.
    • Understanding the content of reminiscence can provide insights into the lived experiences of the elderly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the content of reminiscences among cognitively intact elderly women.
    • To identify categories of reminiscence events and contexts.

    Main Methods:

    • Descriptive research design.
    • Content analysis of semistructured interviews with 21 elderly women.
    • Categorization of reminiscence events and contexts.

    Main Results:

    • Three categories of reminiscence events emerged: activity-centered, person-centered, and possession-centered.
    • Activities were the most frequent reminiscence topic, followed by people, and then possessions.
    • Predominant physical contexts included home, school, and workplace.
    • Key social contexts were family, marital unit, and work.
    • Socioeconomic status and ethnicity also served as contexts.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the importance of activities and social relationships in the reminiscences of elderly women.
    • Everyday life experiences and social roles are central themes in late-life reminiscence.
    • Findings can inform therapeutic interventions and support programs for older adults.

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