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The efficacy of group logotherapy on community‐dwelling older adults with depressive symptoms: A mixed methods study
Author(s) -
Kim Chanhee,
Choi Heeseung
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12635
Subject(s) - logotherapy , quality of life (healthcare) , clinical psychology , psychology , focus group , depression (economics) , self efficacy , medicine , gerontology , psychotherapist , meaning (existential) , marketing , economics , business , macroeconomics
Purpose This mixed‐methods study evaluated a group logotherapy program's efficacy on Korean older adults with depressive symptoms. Design and Methods An intervention group ( n = 23) participated in eight sessions of group logotherapy; a control group ( n = 21) received the usual care. Participants completed the pretest, posttest, and 4‐week follow‐up questionnaires. Ten participants also had focus group or individual interviews. Findings A linear mixed model showed significant differences between groups in terms of changes in purpose in life, depression, self‐esteem, and quality of life over time. These quantitative findings were supported and enriched by qualitative data.