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Liu Q, Wu Y, Yu C, Pei Y. Social activities and depressive symptoms among migrant middle-aged and older adults in China: a network analysis. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1376180. [PMID: 38939230 PMCID: PMC11210719 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1376180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Background This study investigated the central symptom within the depression network and examined the relationship between social activities and depressive symptoms among migrant middle-aged and older adults in China. Methods We analyzed data from 1,926 migrants aged 45 and older, derived from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Using network analysis, we identified the central depressive symptom and assessed the association between various social activities and depressive symptoms. Results Network analysis revealed that depressed mood was the most central symptom. Regarding mitigation of depressive symptoms, informal social activities predominantly influenced positive emotions and somatic symptoms. Formal activities were mainly revealed through positive emotions. Solitary activities were manifested primarily through positive emotions and somatic symptoms. In addition, informal and solitary activities showed a stronger correlation with the alleviation of depressive symptoms compared to formal activities. Conclusion The findings underscore the importance of addressing depressed mood in treating depression among migrant middle-aged and older adults. Recognizing the differential impacts of various social activities can aid in the development of customized prevention and intervention strategies aimed at enhancing the mental well-being of this demographic in China.
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- Qian Liu
- School of Public Administration, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
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- School of Humanities and Social Science, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- College of Arts and Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York City, NY, United States
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Hung YC, Lao WL, Yeh CJ, Lee MC. The mediating effect of leisure activities in the relationship between depression and cognitive decline in middle age and older adults in Taiwan. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:315. [PMID: 37217889 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-03984-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression can affect the development of cognitive functions, and there are many people with depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in the aging population. The role of mediators between depressive symptoms and the subsequent cognitive decline remains unclear. We aimed to investigate whether depressive symptoms can slow down cognitive decline through a mediator. METHODS A total of 3,135 samples were collected in 2003, 2007, and 2011. This study used the CES-D10 and SPMSQ (Short Portable Mental State Questionnaire) to measure depression and cognitive functions. The effect of depression trajectory on the subsequent cognitive dysfunction was analyzed using multivariable logistic regression, and the mediating effect was analyzed using the Sobel test. RESULTS The results of the multivariable linear regression analysis showed that after including different variables in each model, such as leisure activities and mobility in 2003 and 2007, women had a higher percentage of depressive symptoms in each model, compared to men. The effect of depression in 2003 on cognitive decline in 2011 was mediated by intellectual leisure activities in 2007 in men (Z=-2.01) and physical activity limitation in 2007 in women (Z=-3.02). CONCLUSIONS The mediation effect of this study shows that people with depressive symptoms will reduce their participation in leisure activities, which will lead to the degeneration of cognitive function. We suggest that if depressive symptoms are addressed as early as possible, people will have the ability and motivation to delay the decline of cognitive function through participation in leisure activities.
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- Yu-Chan Hung
- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, No.110, Sec.1, Jianguo N.Rd, Taichung City, 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, No.110, Sec.1, Jianguo N.Rd, Taichung City, 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Chung Shan Medical University, No.110, Sec.1, Jianguo N.Rd, Taichung City, 40201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, No. 199, Section 1, Sanmin Rd, West District, 403, Taichung City, Taiwan.
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, No.110, Sec.1, Jianguo N.Rd, Taichung City, 40201, Taiwan.
- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, No.35, Keyan Road, Zhunan Town, Miaoli County, 35053, Taiwan.
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Tierney L, MacAndrew M, Doherty K, Fielding E, Beattie E. Characteristics and value of 'meaningful activity' for people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities: "You're still part of the world, not just existing". DEMENTIA 2023; 22:305-327. [PMID: 36473712 DOI: 10.1177/14713012221144488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Most residential aged care facilities support residents to participate in activities and the importance of activities that are suited to individual preferences and abilities is widely acknowledged. Participating in activities, including those considered to be 'meaningful' has the potential to improve residents' quality of life. However, what makes activities meaningful for people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities is unclear. The aim of this study was to understand the key characteristics of 'meaningful activity' in residential aged care facilities and the perceived value of residents participating in these activities. Using a qualitative study design, this study explored 'meaningful activities' from the perspectives of people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities, their family members and staff. Across four residential aged care facilities, residents (n = 19) and family members (n = 17) participated in individual interviews while staff (n = 15) participated in focus group interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Participant responses suggest that the meaning of an activity is subjective, varying over time and between individuals. Key characteristics of an activity that makes it meaningful include being enjoyable, social and engaging, aligning with the persons' interests, preferences, and abilities. To be considered meaningful, activities need to do more than occupy the person. The activity needs to be linked to a personally relevant goal and an aspect of the individuals' identity. Participating in 'meaningful activities' was perceived as valuable to encourage participation and socialising, provide a sense of normality for residents and improve their wellbeing. The findings of this study further our understanding of the concept of 'meaningful activity' for people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities. Understanding the key attributes of 'meaningful activity' can also provide practical guidance for those supporting people with dementia to participate in these types of activities.
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- Laura Tierney
- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, 1969Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, 1969Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, 3925University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, 1969Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Nursing, 1969Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Monserud MA. Leisure Activities and Depressive Symptoms among Older Men and Women in Mexico: Implications of Physical Health. J Aging Health 2023; 35:94-107. [PMID: 35698826 PMCID: PMC9747986 DOI: 10.1177/08982643221108036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study investigated whether the effects of specific types of group and individual leisure activities on depressive symptoms differ for older men and women in Mexico and whether several indicators of physical health can shape the psychological benefits of these activities. METHODS This study used data from two waves (2012 and 2015) of the Mexican Health and Aging Study and employed OLS regressions. RESULTS The association between leisure activities and depressive symptoms among older Mexicans may vary by the type of activity, gender, and physical health. Physical health issues may decrease potential psychological benefits of certain leisure activities. Yet, despite deteriorating physical health, older adults may benefit from involvement in some leisure activities. DISCUSSION This study highlights the diversity of experiences related to later-life mental health and emphasizes the importance of investigating psychological implications of specific types of leisure activities among older men and women with different physical health concerns.
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- Maria A Monserud
- Department of Sociology, 14743University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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Pelle E, Zaccarin S, Furfaro E, Rivellini G. Support provided by elderly in Italy: a hierarchical analysis of ego networks controlling for alter-overlapping. STAT METHOD APPL-GER 2021; 31:133-158. [PMID: 33897316 PMCID: PMC8056998 DOI: 10.1007/s10260-021-00565-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Providing support outside the household can be considered an actual sign of an active social life for the elderly. Adopting an ego–network perspective, we study support Italian elders provide to kin or non–kin. More specifically, using Italian survey data, we build the ego–centered networks of social contacts elders entertain and the ego–networks of support elders provide to other non–cohabitant kin or non–kin. Since ego–network data are inherently multilevel, we use Bayesian multilevel models to analyze variation in support ties, controlling for the characteristics of elders and their contacts. This modeling strategy enables dealing with sparseness and alter–alter overlap in the ego support network data and to disentangle the effects related to the ego (the elder), the dyad ego–alter, the kind of support provided, as well as social contacts and contextual variables. The results suggest that the elderly in Italy who provide support outside their household — compared to all elders in the sample — are younger, healthier, more educated, and embedded in a more diversified ego–network of social contacts. The latter also conveys both the type and the recipient of the support, with the elderly who entertain few relationships with kin being more prone to provide aid to non–kin. Further, a “peer homophily” effect in directing elder support to a non–kin is also found.
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- Elvira Pelle
- Department of Communication and Economics, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Viale Allegri, 9, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Economics, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Statistical Science, Catholic University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Statistical Science, Catholic University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Olsen DL. Later Life Impacts of Social Participation on Parents of Adult Offspring With and Without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2018; 123:50-60. [PMID: 29281323 DOI: 10.1352/1944-7558-123.1.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Social participation is an important resource for parents in old age, and may be particularly important for parents living with adult offspring with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To evaluate whether socializing with friends and family and participating in social organizations protects against depression in old age, this study examined parents of adult offspring with disabilities ( n = 164) and without disabilities ( n = 820). As expected, more socializing with friends and more participating in organizations were associated with fewer depressive symptoms for all parents. However, socializing with family members predicted fewer depressive symptoms only for parents co-residing with their adult offspring with disabilities, suggesting that socializing with family is particularly important for parents providing direct care to adults with disabilities.
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Lee C, Payne LL. Exploring the Relationship Between Different Types of Serious Leisure and Successful Aging. ACTIVITIES ADAPTATION & AGING 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2015.994415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Chao SF. Changes in Leisure Activities and Dimensions of Depressive Symptoms in Later Life: A 12-Year Follow-Up. THE GERONTOLOGIST 2014; 56:397-407. [DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnu052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2014] [Accepted: 04/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Tim Schwanen
- Transport Studies Unit, School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford
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- Department of Geography, Hong Kong Baptist University
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Carlson M, Kuo A, Chou CP, Clark F. Relationship of Global Self-Evaluations of Activity to Psychosocial and Health-Related Aging Outcomes. OTJR-OCCUPATION PARTICIPATION AND HEALTH 2013. [DOI: 10.3928/15394492-20130712-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The authors obtained older adults' self-rated judgments about the quality of their activity engagement considered as a whole (global activity evaluation) and, using cross-sectional survey data, tested the ability of such judgments to predict well-being. Participants were 460 community-dwelling older adults who responded to (1) global activity evaluations, (2) activity participation frequency scales, and (3) indices of life satisfaction, depression, and physical and mental health-related quality of life. Regression analyses indicated that global activity evaluations had a stronger relationship to psychosocial outcome indices than did participation frequency ratings, although both measurement approaches were associated with statistically significant predictions. However, global evaluations and participation frequency ratings were approximately equal in their ability to predict physical health-related quality of life. These relationships were fairly consistent across ethnic groups. Overall, the results suggest that ideally the two strategies for assessing activity should be incorporated in future research on activity and occupational therapy practice.
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Gagliardi C, Spazzafumo L, Papa R, Marcellini F. Changes in Leisure Styles and Satisfaction of Older People: A Five Years Follow-up. Int J Aging Hum Dev 2012; 75:185-215. [DOI: 10.2190/ag.75.3.a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The present study examines the leisure style and leisure satisfaction of a sample of older people at baseline and after a period of 5 years. Three groups were identified by factorial and cluster analyses and labelled under the headings of: Organised Style, Surrounding Style and Indoor Style. Each group represented a different typology of leisure, according to the demand for physical and organizational commitment. Results indicated that the Organized Style group was the most active and satisfied with their leisure time, and differed from the other two by being predominantly male, younger, better educated and in good health. Follow-up analyses revealed a decline in the size of both the Organised Style and Surrounding Style groups, and an increase in the size of the less active group, suggesting that advancing very old age with deteriorating health influenced older peoples' choices toward an increment of indoor activities. This pattern may be softened through the implementation of mechanisms of selection and optimisation.
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- National Institute of Care and Research on Ageing, Ancona, Italy
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- National Institute of Care and Research on Ageing, Ancona, Italy
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A critical review of the literature on social and leisure activity and wellbeing in later life. AGEING & SOCIETY 2010. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x10001091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 428] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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ABSTRACTAn engaged lifestyle is seen as an important component of successful ageing. Many older adults with high participation in social and leisure activities report positive wellbeing, a fact that fuelled the original activity theory and that continues to influence researchers, theorists and practitioners. This study's purpose is to review the conceptualisation and measurement of activity among older adults and the associations reported in the gerontological literature between specific dimensions of activity and wellbeing. We searched published studies that focused on social and leisure activity and wellbeing, and found 42 studies in 44 articles published between 1995 and 2009. They reported from one to 13 activity domains, the majority reporting two or three, such as informal, formal and solitary, or productive versus leisure. Domains associated with subjective wellbeing, health or survival included social, leisure, productive, physical, intellectual, service and solitary activities. Informal social activity has accumulated the most evidence of an influence on wellbeing. Individual descriptors such as gender or physical functioning sometimes moderate these associations, while contextual variables such as choice, meaning or perceived quality play intervening roles. Differences in definitions and measurement make it difficult to draw inferences about this body of evidence on the associations between activity and wellbeing. Activity theory serves as shorthand for these associations, but gerontology must better integrate developmental and psychological constructs into a refined, comprehensive activity theory.
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Adams KB, Roberts AR, Cole MB. Changes in activity and interest in the third and fourth age: associations with health, functioning and depressive symptoms. Occup Ther Int 2010; 18:4-17. [PMID: 20931622 DOI: 10.1002/oti.304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2010] [Revised: 09/07/2010] [Accepted: 09/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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This study examines the changes in activity investment among older adults and the role of these changes in the relationship between health limitations and depression. Residents of six senior living facilities (N = 178) completed questionnaires including the Geriatric Depression Scale, health and functioning measures and the Revised Change in Activity and Interest Index (CAII-R) which measures self-perceived changes in the level of investment in social and leisure activities among older adults. Respondents indicated more disengagement from CAII-R subscales Active Instrumental (AI) and Active Social (AS) and increased engagement in Passive Social Spiritual. Fourth Age adults (age 80+) reported greater reductions in AI than Third Age adults (age 64-79). Reduced AS investment had the strongest association with depression and mediated the relationship between poor health or functioning and depression. These categories of activity may guide occupational therapy practitioners and other health providers in selecting the focus of intervention for older clients according to their identified life stage. The study provides evidence of distinct differences in interests within the parameters of normal aging and a baseline from which to assess the impact of illness and disability on the activity choices for clients in different life stages.
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- Kathryn Betts Adams
- Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Eakman AM, Carlson ME, Clark FA. The Meaningful Activity Participation Assessment: a measure of engagement in personally valued activities. Int J Aging Hum Dev 2010; 70:299-317. [PMID: 20649161 PMCID: PMC3177298 DOI: 10.2190/ag.70.4.b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The Meaningful Activity Participation Assessment (MAPA), a recently developed 28-item tool designed to measure the meaningfulness of activity, was tested in a sample of 154 older adults. The MAPA evidenced a sufficient level of internal consistency and test-retest reliability and correlated as theoretically predicted with the Life Satisfaction Index-Z, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey, the Purpose in Life Test, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Inventory and the Rand SF-36v2 Health Survey subscales. Zero-order correlations consistently demonstrated meaningful relationships between the MAPA and scales of psychosocial well-being and health-related quality of life. Results from multiple regression analyses further substantiated these findings, as greater meaningful activity participation was associated with better psychological well-being and health-related quality of life. The MAPA appears to be a reliable and valid measure of meaningful activity, incorporating both subjective and objective indicators of activity engagement.
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- Aaron M Eakman
- Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello 83209, USA.
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Phinney A, Chaudhury H, O'Connor DL. Doing as much as I can do: the meaning of activity for people with dementia. Aging Ment Health 2007; 11:384-93. [PMID: 17612802 DOI: 10.1080/13607860601086470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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While it is assumed that persons with dementia benefit from being involved in meaningful activity, research examining this claim is limited. In particular, how individuals with dementia perceive this involvement is poorly understood. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to determine what constitutes meaningful activity from the perspective of persons with dementia, and to explore how they perceive its significance in their lives. We conducted an interpretive phenomenological analysis of multiple interviews and participant observation conducted with eight community-dwelling elders with mild to moderate dementia. For several participants, the single most important driving force in their lives was being active, doing as much as they possibly could. They were involved in a wide range of activities including leisure pastimes, household chores, work-related endeavors, and social involvements. These activities were meaningful in three ways: Through their involvement, participants experienced feelings of pleasure and enjoyment; felt a sense of connection and belonging; and retained a sense of autonomy and personal identity. Findings suggest that familiarity of the social and physical environment promotes involvement in activities. This provides a sense of continuity for people with dementia, with implications for their quality of life and personhood. Further implications of these findings for dementia care and future research are discussed.
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- Alison Phinney
- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada.
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