Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2015
Department
Nursing
Abstract
The late-life developmental process of self-transcendence shapes elders’ perspectives on self, others, the nature of this world, and of a dimension beyond the here and now. This qualitative pilot study evaluated the Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health (PATH) Program, a psychoeducational intervention to promote self-transcendence and well-being in community-dwelling women at a senior center. The intervention involved eight weekly group sessions using group processes, mindfulness practices, creative experiences, and independent at-home practice. The findings supported the underlying theory-based structure and content of the intervention and indicated the intervention may empower elders to attend to self-care, develop acceptance, and learn new skills associated with health and well-being, thus merits further study. Based on insights gained from facilitators’ and participants’ experiences and perceptions, the intervention will be revised and strengthened.
Original Publication Information
This is a pre-copy-editing, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, volume 82, issue 1, in 2015, following peer review. The definitive publisher-authenticated version is available online at DOI: 10.1177/0091415015623549
ThinkIR Citation
McCarthy, Valerie Lander; Bowland, Sharon; Hall, Lynne A.; and Connelly, Jennifer, "Assessing the Psychoeducational Approach to Transcendence and Health (PATH) program : an intervention to foster self-transcendence and well-being in community-dwelling older adults." (2015). Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 20.
https://ir.library.louisville.edu/faculty/20
DOI
10.1177/0091415015623549
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Community Psychology Commons, Developmental Psychology Commons, Geriatric Nursing Commons
