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Jung-Min Han1, Kang-Hyun Park2, Hae Yean Park1
1Yonsei University, Wonju, South Korea.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|February 15, 2026
Summary
The Lifestyle Intervention For Everyone-Group (LIFE-G) program effectively reduced depression in older adults. This lifestyle intervention showed feasibility and positive impacts on well-being for community-dwelling seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Depression is a significant concern in community-dwelling older adults.
- Lifestyle factors play a crucial role in geriatric mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of the Lifestyle Intervention For Everyone-Group (LIFE-G) program.
- To assess the LIFE-G program's effectiveness in reducing depression among older adults.
Main Methods:
- A one-group pretest-posttest design was employed.
- An eight-session, 4-week lifestyle intervention was delivered.
- The Wilcoxon signed-rank test assessed changes in depression, lifestyle, and self-efficacy.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated significant improvements in depression symptoms.
- Self-efficacy levels increased post-intervention.
- Multifaceted lifestyle aspects showed positive changes.
Conclusions:
- The LIFE-G program appears feasible for community-dwelling older adults.
- Lifestyle interventions can be effective in managing depression in seniors.
- The LIFE-G program shows promise for improving geriatric mental health.
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