The relationship between positive mastery recollections and hopelessness in older adults

The efficacy of a reminiscence based intervention for reducing reportedly high levels of hopelessness in older adults

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12610000240044

Enrollment

Registered

2010-03-23

Start date

2010-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study examines if reminiscing about past mastery experiences results in reduced hopelessness, improved mood and increased self-efficacy in older adults.

Interventions

The intervention will consist of a reminiscence activity (lasting approximately 20 minutes in a single session). In the face-to-face session, participants are asked by a psychologist several questions that prompt memories of situations in which they were successful at solving problems or overcoming obstacles. These questions are designed to prime the participant to remember mastery related experiences.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

To be eligible for the study, participants must (a) be at least 60 years (b) report high levels of hopeleness (as indicated by a score of 2 or more on item 2 of the Beck Depression Inventory –II), (c) demonstrate adequate cognitive functioning (as indicated by a score of 23 or more on the Mini Mental Status Examination).

Exclusion criteria

Potential participants who appear unable to participate in screening procedures due to health or language related limitations will not be eligible for participation. .

Outcome results