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It makes you keep trying — life review writing for older adults
Author(s)	Julia T Robinson, Amy B Murphy-Nugen
Journal title	Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 61, no 2, February-March 2018
Publisher	Taylor and Francis, February-March 2018
Pages	pp 171-192
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Memory and Reminiscence ; Writing ; Ageing process ; Group work ; Therapy ; Evaluation.
Annotation	Life review writing produces numerous psychosocial benefits for older adults who are at risk for isolation and depression. In this study the authors shared findings from a study that examined the experiences of older adults participating in a life review writing group. The impact of gender composition on the group dynamic was also explored. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis, this study explored the experiences of six women and one man who participated in a life review writing group. Six unifying themes emerged from the research findings: (1) legacy, (2) connecting with others, (3) reflection, (4) vitality, (5) structure of the group, and (6) gender dynamics. Implications for theory, practice, and research are discussed. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-180420206 A
Classmark	DB: HKP: BG: IGG: LO: 4C
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