The Effect of Self-Transcendence on Depression in Cognitively Intact Nursing Home Patients
Joint Authors
Haugan, Gørill
Innstrand, Siw Tone
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aims.
This study’s aim was to test the effects of self-transcendence on depression among cognitively intact nursing home patients.
Background.
Depression is considered the most frequent mental disorder among the elderly population.
Specifically, the depression rate among nursing home patients is three to four times higher than that among community-dwelling elderly.
Therefore, finding new and alternative ways to prevent and decrease depression is of great importance for nursing home patients’ well-being.
Self-transcendence is related to spiritual as well as nonspiritual factors, and it is described as a correlate and resource for well-being among vulnerable populations and at the end of life.
Methods.
A two-factor construct of the self-transcendence scale (interpersonal and intrapersonal) and the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) was applied.
A sample of 202 cognitively intact nursing home patients in central Norway was selected to respond to the questionnaires in 2008/2009.
Results.
A hypothesized SEM model demonstrated significant direct relationships and total effects of self-transcendence on depression.
Conclusion and Implication for Practice.
Facilitating patients’ self-transcendence, both interpersonally and intrapersonally, might decrease depression among cognitively intact nursing home patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Haugan, Gørill& Innstrand, Siw Tone. 2012. The Effect of Self-Transcendence on Depression in Cognitively Intact Nursing Home Patients. ISRN Psychiatry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461591
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Haugan, Gørill& Innstrand, Siw Tone. The Effect of Self-Transcendence on Depression in Cognitively Intact Nursing Home Patients. ISRN Psychiatry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461591
American Medical Association (AMA)
Haugan, Gørill& Innstrand, Siw Tone. The Effect of Self-Transcendence on Depression in Cognitively Intact Nursing Home Patients. ISRN Psychiatry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461591
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461591