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| A randomized clinical trial of a writing workshop intervention to improve autobiographical memory and well-being in older adults | | Author(s) | Kate de Medeiros, Amanda Mosby, Kathryn B Hanley |
| Journal title | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 26, no 8, August 2011 |
| Pages | pp 803-811 |
| Source | http://www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/gps |
| Keywords | Memory and Reminiscence ; Writing ; Therapy ; Self esteem ; Well being ; Evaluation ; Clinical surveys. |
| Annotation | The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of an autobiographical writing workshop for improving autobiographical memory (AM), mood and self-concept in older people. Participants included 51 adults aged 67 to 96 years. AM was assessed with the Autobiographical Memory Interview (AMI) and the Remote Memory Word Association Task (RMWAT). After completing baseline testing, participants were randomised to a structured autobiographical writing workshop, a reminiscence group or a no-treatment control group. Follow-up testing was completed at eight and 34 weeks after baseline. Findings failed to reveal a group-by-time interaction for any of the AM measures. Across groups, there was a decrease in number of mid- and late-life events reported, and memories tended to be less detailed although more pleasant memories were reported with repeated testing. Mood remained unchanged; ratings of self-concept improved across all groups. The authors conclude that the intervention was ineffective for increasing recall from one's life story, mood or self-concept. Suggestions for future investigation are presented. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-120911003 A |
| Classmark | DB: HKP: LO: DPA: D:F:5HH: 4C: 3G |
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