Negative Perceptions on Aging: A Proof of Concept Study
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-bgsu15228419662569832021-08-03T07:05:52Z Negative Perceptions on Aging: A Proof of Concept Study Moeller, Mary Psychology Psychotherapy ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Older adults Psychology Clinical Psychology Negative perceptions on aging have been found to have numerous detrimental effects on the aging process from memory issues to slower recovery from illness and even including a shortened lifespan. These negative perceptions of aging often begin early in life as children are exposed to these perceptions through the media and those around them. These perceptions seem to be carried into old age and become negative self-perceptions which can impact physical and psychological health as well as quality of life. Nursing home residents may be particularly vulnerable to these types of perceptions as they are consistently reinforced by the nursing home environment and staff. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is effective in targeting negative perceptions, both about the self and about others, and defusion from these thoughts. This study involved a four-week ACT intervention on 5 nursing home residents. The proposed study hypothesized that 1) Residents in the intervention would report a significant decrease from the baseline in their belief in negative aging perceptions, 2) residents in the intervention would report a significant improvement in psychological and physical functioning relative to baseline, 3) residents who participate in the intervention would report a significant improvement of quality of life relative to baseline, 4) participants would report less daily distress, depression, and anxiety relative to baseline, and 5) participants would report more meaningful conversation and social participation relative to baseline. Results indicated improvement in specific areas for certain participants, most notably in acceptance of negative perceptions on aging. It may be beneficial for future studies to adjust the protocol by placing less emphasis on psychoeducation and more on the experiential application of ACT techniques, as well as by starting with the values component as a framework for flexibility and acceptance. 2018-05-04 English text Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1522841966256983 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1522841966256983 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center. |
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