Understanding the Mechanisms of Change in a Lifestyle Intervention for Older Adults | Zendy

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Understanding the Mechanisms of Change in a Lifestyle Intervention for Older Adults

Author(s) -

Christine Juang,

Bob G. Knight,

Mike Carlson,

Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec,

Cheryl Vigen,

Florence Clark

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

the gerontologist

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524

H-Index - 138

eISSN - 1758-5341

pISSN - 0016-9013

DOI - 10.1093/geront/gnw152

Subject(s) - intervention (counseling) , gerontology , psychology , medicine , psychiatry

This study investigated the mechanisms of change underlying an activity-based lifestyle intervention, an occupational therapy program aimed at promoting healthy habits, and routines in older adults. We examined two activity-relevant factors as potential mediators linking the intervention to reduced symptoms of depression: activity frequency and global perceptions of activity significance. Social connections and perceived control were assessed to understand how activity-related factors relate to reduced symptoms of depression.

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