Development and Effects of Laughter therapy program in Geriatric successful aging and Stress in Elderly

Lee, Do-Young; Seo, Hye‐Young; Lee, Baik-Chul; Jung, Gye-Hyun

doi:10.15207/jkcs.2016.7.4.199

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“…To achieve this, it is crucial that individuals discover and acknowledge the meaning of aging and the contributing factors for successful aging during middle adulthood and prepare accordingly [7]. A study that implemented a program that promoted successful aging in older adults reported an improved successful aging score after the program [8]. The quality of life in older adulthood depends on how individuals spend their middle adulthood; therefore, it is important that middle-aged women be prepared to accept older adulthood.…”

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Experiences Pertaining to Successful Aging in Middle-Aged Women in South Korea

Lee,

Kim,

2023

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This study aimed to analyze and gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences pertaining to successful aging in middle-aged women in South Korea. A sample of 12 middle-aged women, capable of sharing their lived experiences, was divided into three age-based groups: those in their 40s, those in their 50s, and those aged 60–65 years. The collected data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Five theme clusters and ten themes emerged. The experiences of successful aging among middle-aged women were categorized as: “Coping with changes in the mind and body”, “Financially stable life”, “Undergoing the aging process with a healthy family”, “Preparations for dying well”, and “Pursuing a meaningful, harmonious life”. These findings highlight the need for programs that prepare middle-aged women to positively accept and enjoy older adulthood by identifying and addressing the factors essential for successful aging and reducing any negative emotions attached to aging and older adulthood.

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Experiences Pertaining to Successful Aging in Middle-Aged Women in South Korea

Lee,

Kim,

2023

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Development and Effects of a Laughter Therapy Program for Middle-aged Women Hospitalized in Psychiatric Wards

Lee,

Woo

2024

J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs

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Purpose: This study aimed to develop and implement a laughter therapy program for middle-aged women hospitalized in psychiatric wards and evaluate its effects on their hope, self-efficacy, and medication adherence.Methods: This study employed a non-equivalent control pre–post quasi-experimental design. Sixty middle-aged female psychiatric inpatients were enrolled in total, with 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. The experimental group participated in laughter therapy sessions twice a week for a total of eight 60-minute sessions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, x2 test, and repeated measures analysis of variance using SPSS/Win 20.0.Results: Following the implementation of the laughter therapy program, significant differences were observed between the experimental and control groups in hope (t=-0.21, p<.001) and self-efficacy (t=2.65, p=.010). However, there was no significant difference found in medication adherence (t=-0.11, p=.077).Conclusion: These findings indicate that the laughter therapy program effectively enhanced hope and self-efficacy among middle-aged female psychiatric inpatients. Future interventions should consider incorporating strategies to enhance medication adherence as well, as this would ultimately contribute to the development of comprehensive mental health nursing interventions for middle-aged women.

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Converged Factors Influencing Depression of Community Dwelling Elderly

Lee¹

2016

Journal of the Korea Convergence Society

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The purpose of this research is to analyze the depression, happiness on aging, self-esteem, life satisfaction and disability of daily living activity level of the elderly people, and to analyze the variables to impact on their depression. The study data were analyzed descriptive analysis, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. The most influential variables on the elderly depression were self-esteem with 27.9% of explanatory power (β=-.318, p<.001), followed by life satisfaction with 5.5%(β=-.248, p<.001), happiness on aging 4.1%((β=-.200, p<.001), disability of daily living activity 1.6%(β=.128, p=.026), and 4 variables explaining 39.1% of the elderly depression. Therefore it is necessary to develop specific education programs to reduce depression and to improve self-esteem and happiness on aging of the elderly.

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Development and Effects of Laughter therapy program in Geriatric successful aging and Stress in Elderly

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Experiences Pertaining to Successful Aging in Middle-Aged Women in South Korea

Experiences Pertaining to Successful Aging in Middle-Aged Women in South Korea

Development and Effects of a Laughter Therapy Program for Middle-aged Women Hospitalized in Psychiatric Wards

Converged Factors Influencing Depression of Community Dwelling Elderly

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