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Examining Key Variables in Selected Reminiscing Modalities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 January 2005

Barbara K. Haight  and
James K. Dias
Barbara K. Haight
Affiliation:
College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charlston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
James K. Dias
Affiliation:
Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and System Science, Medical University of South Carolina, Charlston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
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Abstract

This study examined the underlying variables of selected reminiscing processes to determine those that contributed to well-being. Two hundred and forty subjects randomly selected from nursing homes and high-rises participated in one of 10 different reminiscing modalities for eight weeks. Measures of life satisfaction (LSI-A), psychological well being (ABS), selfesteem (SES), and depression (BDI) were given pre- and postintervention to determine the most therapeutic treatment modalities. Results showed the most therapeutic way to reminisce was through a structured, evaluative life review performed on an individual basis. Thus, three variables contributed to successful reminiscing: individuality (one-to-one reminiscing), evaluation (a personal valuing of events), and structure (covering the whole life span).

Type
Research Article
Information
International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 4 , Issue 4 , October 1992 , pp. 279 - 290
Copyright
© 1992 Springer Publishing Company

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