Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Self-esteem in later life: a nursing perspective.

L B Taft

    ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Elderly self-esteem, crucial for quality of life in long-term care, can decline due to stigmatization and loss of control. Nursing interventions can combat ageism and enhance resident self-worth.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Osteoporosis: a disease management opportunity.

    Orthopedic nursing·2000
    Same author

    A psychosocial model of dementia care: theoretical and empirical support.

    Archives of psychiatric nursing·1997
    Same author

    Behavioral symptoms in dementia: an update.

    Research in nursing & health·1995
    Same author

    Computer-assisted qualitative research.

    Research in nursing & health·1993
    Same author

    Dementia care creating a therapeutic milieu.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·1993
    Same author

    Drug abuse? Use and misuse of psychotropic drugs in Alzheimer's care.

    Journal of gerontological nursing·1990

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Psychology

    Background:

    • Self-esteem is a key indicator of quality of life for elderly individuals in long-term care settings.
    • Understanding the factors influencing self-esteem is vital for improving geriatric care and well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define self-esteem in relation to self-concept and identify its developmental antecedents in the elderly.
    • To explore theoretical frameworks explaining potential self-esteem decline in older adults.
    • To highlight the role of nursing in promoting elderly self-esteem within institutional environments.

    Main Methods:

    • Exploration of labeling theory, activity theory, and social exchange theory to understand self-esteem dynamics.
    • Analysis of the negative correlation between stigmatization, reduced social interaction, environmental control loss, and self-esteem.
    • Examination of how institutionalization exacerbates these negative influences.

    Main Results:

    • Stigmatization, decreased social interaction, and loss of environmental control are negatively associated with elderly self-esteem.
    • Institutionalization amplifies the detrimental effects of these factors on self-worth.
    • Theoretical frameworks provide a basis for understanding these observed correlations.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing professionals are uniquely positioned to positively influence elderly self-esteem.
    • Interventions should focus on combating ageism, fostering social engagement, and maximizing resident autonomy and participation.
    • Promoting self-esteem is integral to enhancing the overall quality of life for the elderly in long-term care.

    Related Experiment Videos