Assessing the Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health Program: An Intervention to Foster Self-Transcendence and Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Valerie Lander McCarthy, Sharon Bowland, Lynne A Hall, Jennifer Connelly
The International Journal of Aging and Human Development December 2015 DOI: 10.1177/0091415015623549 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative pilot study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Community-dwelling women at a senior center |
| Intervention | Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health (PATH) Program |
| Duration | Eight weekly group sessions |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Creativity Lifespan development Self-transcendence Spirituality Well-being |
| Key findings | The findings supported the theory-based structure and content of the PATH Program and indicated the intervention may empower elders to attend to self-care, develop acceptance, and learn new skills associated with health and well-being, warranting further study. The authors plan to revise and strengthen the intervention based on facilitator and participant experiences and perceptions. |
Abstract
The late-life developmental process of self-transcendence shapes elders' perspectives on self, others, the nature of this world, and of a dimension beyond the here and now. This qualitative pilot study evaluated the Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health (PATH) Program, a psychoeducational intervention to promote self-transcendence and well-being in community-dwelling women at a senior center. The intervention involved eight weekly group sessions using group processes, mindfulness practices, creative experiences, and independent at-home practice. The findings supported the underlying theory-based structure and content of the intervention and indicated the intervention may empower elders to attend to self-care, develop acceptance, and learn new skills associated with health and well-being, thus merits further study. Based on insights gained from facilitators' and participants' experiences and perceptions, the intervention will be revised and strengthened.
Comparable studies
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| Intensive meditation training, immune cell telomerase activity, and psychological mediators. Retreat participants and matched controls | 2011 | Controlled trial with wait-list control group | n = 60 |
| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |
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