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The efficacy of group reminiscence on the mental health of elderly men living in the 13th district of Kabul – Afghanistan

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Psychology, Bamyan University, Bamyan, Afghanistan
  • 2Department of Psychology, Bamyan University, Bamyan, Afghanistan

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 10, Issue (3), Pages 35-39, July,14 (2021)

Abstract

Global studies show that the elderly population is increasing due to promotion of wellbeing. This group, however, still suffers from many health issues that can jeopardize their mental health. The present study was carried out to examine the impact of group reminiscence on the mental health of elderly men residing in the 13th district of Kabul. The research method was quasi-experimental including pre-test and post-test with a control group. All elderly and retired men living in the 13th district of Kabul were the statistical population of this study.16 men were selected(those who were eligible for the study and scored above 50 on the GHQ-28 mental health test). Out of 30 elderly men selected by convenience sampling method. Then the participants were paired and placed into experimental and control groups (8 participants for each group) according to the score of the questionnaire (pre-test) and demographic components. The participants in the experimental group took part in 10 sessions of reminiscences while no intervention was offered to the control group. At the end, the mental health questionnaire (post-test) was implemented in both groups and the pre-test and post-test data were analyzed by the MANCOVA. The group reminiscence contributed to a significant reduction in physical symptom components of elderly men in the experimental group (physical symptoms P = 0.02, anxiety P = 0.01, social dysfunction P = 0.100 and depression P = 0.000). Group reminiscence method can improve the mental health components of elderly men and can be used as an effective, inexpensive, and accessible method.

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