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[Autogenic training in gerontology].

R D Hirsch1

  • 1Sozialpsychiatrischer Beratungsdienst für ältere Menschen in Göppingen.

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie
|July 1, 1987
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Older adults can effectively learn Autogenic Training (AT), a common psychotherapy method. This study found no significant differences in AT learning success between younger and older individuals, challenging prior skepticism.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Gerontology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Context:

  • Autogenic Training (AT) is a widely used psychotherapy technique.
  • Its application in older populations is limited due to perceived lower responsiveness.
  • This study investigates the efficacy of AT in elderly individuals.

Purpose:

  • To assess the learnability and effectiveness of Autogenic Training (AT) in older adults compared to younger adults.
  • To challenge the skepticism regarding the responsiveness of elderly individuals to AT.
  • To explore motivational factors and social needs of older adults learning AT.

Summary:

  • A study involving 58 subjects (aged 18-80) assessed Autogenic Training (AT) acquisition over 7 sessions.
  • 77% of participants successfully learned AT, with no statistically significant differences in success rates between younger (18-54) and older (58-80) groups.

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  • Older participants demonstrated higher motivation and integration of AT into daily life, with group settings meeting their social needs.

    • Impact:

    • Provides evidence that older adults can successfully learn and benefit from Autogenic Training (AT).
    • Suggests that skepticism regarding AT in elderly populations may be unjustified.
    • Highlights the potential for AT as a therapeutic intervention for older adults, encouraging further research.