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Can a reminiscing intervention alter depression and self-esteem?

P Perrotta, J A Meacham

    International Journal of Aging & Human Development
    |January 1, 1981
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    Structured reminiscing did not significantly decrease depression or increase self-esteem in older adults. This short-term intervention showed no therapeutic value for improving mental well-being in the elderly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Psychotherapy
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Reminiscence therapy is a common intervention explored for older adults.
    • Potential benefits include reduced depression and enhanced self-esteem.
    • Evidence for short-term effectiveness requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of structured reminiscing in older adults.
    • To determine if reminiscing impacts depression and self-esteem levels.
    • To assess the short-term benefits of this intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-one community-dwelling older adults (mean age 77) participated.
    • Participants were randomized into three groups: structured reminiscing, current events control, or no-treatment control.
    • Intervention involved 45-minute sessions weekly for five weeks.

    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in depression levels were found between groups.
    • No significant differences in self-esteem levels were observed.
    • Pretest to posttest analyses showed no significant changes for either outcome measure.

    Conclusions:

    • This study found no support for reminiscing as an effective short-term therapeutic intervention for older persons.
    • The intervention did not yield significant improvements in depression or self-esteem.
    • Further research may be needed to explore long-term effects or different therapeutic modalities.

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