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Social skill, psychological disorder, and aging.

T C Twining

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Social skills training for psychological disorders needs adaptation for elderly clients. Focusing on caregiver-elderly relationships offers a promising therapeutic avenue for this demographic.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Social Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Social skills training has shown therapeutic benefits for psychological disorders.
    • Limited research exists on applying these approaches to elderly populations.
    • Current social skill and assertion training may not be suitable for older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the applicability of social skills approaches in elderly clients.
    • To identify specific challenges and potential adaptations for geriatric populations.
    • To highlight the most promising areas for therapeutic intervention in the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing social skills training models.
    • Theoretical reapplication of social skills principles to geriatric issues.
    • Identification of key relational difficulties in elderly care.

    Main Results:

    • Direct extension of social skills training is often inappropriate for elderly individuals.
    • Reapplication of the theoretical model is necessary for effective intervention.
    • Difficulties in social relations between elderly people and caregivers represent a key area.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic approaches for the elderly require specific adaptation, not just extension.
    • Focusing on the dyadic relationship between elderly individuals and their caregivers is crucial.
    • Further research should investigate tailored social skills interventions for geriatric populations and their caregivers.

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