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Facilitating Self-Transcendence: An Intervention to Enhance Well-Being in Late Life
Western Journal of Nursing Research
  • Valerie Lander McCarthy
  • Lynne A. Hall
  • Timothy N. Crawford, Wright State University
  • Jennifer Connelly
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2018
Abstract

This randomized controlled pilot study evaluated the effects of the Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health (PATH) Program, an 8-week intervention hypothesized to increase self-transcendence and improve well-being in community-dwelling women aged 60 years and older (N = 20). The PATH combined mindfulness exercises, group processes, creative activities, and at-home practice using community engaged research methods. Findings provided some support for the effectiveness of PATH. Although there was no significant Group × Time interaction, self-transcendence, psychological well-being, and life satisfaction differed significantly pre- and postintervention in the wait-listed control group, which received a revised version of the program. Further study is needed with a larger sample to determine the effectiveness of PATH. Potentially, PATH may be a convenient and affordable activity to support personal development and improve well-being among older adults at senior centers, retirement communities, nursing homes, church groups, and other places where older adults gather.

DOI
10.1177/0193945917690731
Citation Information
Valerie Lander McCarthy, Lynne A. Hall, Timothy N. Crawford and Jennifer Connelly. "Facilitating Self-Transcendence: An Intervention to Enhance Well-Being in Late Life" Western Journal of Nursing Research Vol. 40 Iss. 6 (2018) p. 854 - 873 ISSN: 01939459
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/timothy-crawford/19/