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The Effects of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion on Improving the Capacity to Adapt to Stress Situations in Elderly People Living in the Community 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Perez-Blasco, Josefa,Sales, Alicia,Meléndez, Juan C,Mayordomo, Teresa
  • 학회/출판사/기관명Taylor & Francis
  • 출판년도2016
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기Clinical gerontologist
  • 발행사항Vol.39No.2[2016]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN0731-7115
  • 소개/요약Objectives: This research aims to show the effectiveness of mindfulness and self-compassion therapy in improving coping ability and adaptation to stressful situations in the elderly. Method: Forty-five elderly non-institutionalized adults were randomized to either treatment or a treatment waiting list. A pre- and post- treatment assessment was performed, consisting of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) and Coping Strategies Questionnaire. The program was developed over 10 sessions lasting 120 minutes each. Results: Analysis of variance for repeated measures showed significant differences in the time-group interaction for the treatment’s effectiveness in improving resilience, positive reappraisal and avoidance strategies, and decreasing anxiety, problem-solving coping, negative self-focus, overt emotional expression and religion. Conclusions: The mindfulness and self-compassion program is useful for improving resilience and coping strategies and reducing anxiety and stress levels in the Elderly.