Group integrative reminiscence therapy on self-esteem, life satisfaction and depressive symptoms in institutionalised older veterans

Despite the established effectiveness of reminiscence-based interventions for depression, little research exists into the pathways through which specific reminiscence functions are related to depressive symptoms. Drawing on theory of the mechanisms of change in cognitive-reminiscence therapy, the current study tests the hypothesised indirect associations of adaptive integrative and instrumental reminiscence functions with depressive symptoms and whether these relationships might differ among younger and older adults. Questionnaires were completed by a large community sample of the Australian population. Multiple mediation models were tested in two groups: younger adults (n = 730, M age = 52.24, SD = 9.84) and older adults (n = 725, M age= 73.59, SD = 6.29). Results were consistent across age groups, indicating that there was no direct relationship between these reminiscence functions and depressive symptoms, but that integrative reminiscence is indirectly associated with depressive symptoms through meaning in life, self-esteem, and optimism, and that instrumental reminiscence is indirectly associated with depressive symptoms through primary control and self-efficacy. This study provides support for the relationships between constructs underlying the proposed mechanisms of change in cognitive-reminiscence therapy for the treatment of depression, and suggests these relationships are similar for younger and older adults.

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Ethnic Identity, Life Satisfaction, and Depressive Symptoms of Mexican Descent Adolescents: Self-Esteem as a Mediating Mechanism

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.1177/0739986317713263 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 283-296 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Brandy Piña-Watson ◽

Mandrila Das ◽

Lourdes Molleda ◽

Carla Camacho

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Ethnic Identity ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Psychological Functioning ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mexican Descent ◽

Identity Exploration ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Acceptable Model

The present study investigates the mediating role of self-esteem and the moderating role of gender in the relationship between ethnic identity components (i.e., exploration, resolution, affirmation) and depressive symptoms and life satisfaction. Participants were 294 Mexican descent adolescents (55.4% female) ages 14 to 18 years ( M = 15.27 years; SD = 1.00 years). A mediated multigroup path analysis was conducted. The final model indicated that self-esteem is a potential mediator between ethnic identity affirmation and resolution with depressive symptoms and life satisfaction due to significant indirect relationships. The full model achieved acceptable model fit. Ethnic identity exploration was not significantly related to self-esteem, and no gender differences were present in the model. This study helps those working with Mexican descent youth come to a better understanding of self-esteem as a potential mechanism through which ethnic identity is related to psychological functioning (i.e., life satisfaction and depressive symptoms). Implications for practice and suggestions for future directions are discussed.

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The Effects of Group Reminiscence Therapy on Depression, Self Esteem, and Life Satisfaction of Elderly Nursing Home Residents

Journal of Nursing Research ◽

10.1097/01.jnr.0000387560.03823.c7 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 36-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 71

Author(s):

Shu-Yuan Chao ◽

Hsing-Yuan Liu ◽

Chiu-Yen Wu ◽

Suh-Fen Jin ◽

Tsung-Lan Chu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Reminiscence Therapy ◽

Group Reminiscence

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Stigma and life satisfaction among out-of-school Korean youth: the mediating roles of self-esteem and depressive symptoms

Current Psychology ◽

10.1007/s12144-021-02103-w ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Myong Sun Cho

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Path Coefficient ◽

Mediation Effects ◽

Out Of School Youth ◽

School Youth ◽

Out Of School

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which self-esteem and depressive symptoms mediated the influence of stigma on life satisfaction among out-of-school youth in the Republic of Korea. Cross-sectional data were collected from 318 youth, aged 18 to 23 years (20.67 ± 1.12), who provided information on perceived stigma, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, and personal characteristics. A hierarchical linear regression analysis was followed by a path analysis to investigate the mediation effects. Stigma was found to be negatively associated with life satisfaction. Self-esteem mediated the negative association between stigma and life satisfaction, while depressive symptoms mediated the positive association between stigma and life satisfaction. The path analysis results showed that the influence of depressive symptoms on life satisfaction had the largest path coefficient (β = −0.60, p < .01) and the influence of self-esteem on life satisfaction also has a large path coefficient (β = 0.52, p < .01). This study demonstrated that self-esteem and depressive symptoms are important to the relationship between stigma and life satisfaction. Implications are discussed regarding possible stigma-reduction strategies and interventions to help out-of-school youth integrate into society and lead successful and satisfying lives.

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A Construction and Validation of a Freshman Stress Questionnaire: An Exploratory Study

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.104.2.680-692 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 104 (2) ◽

pp. 680-692 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Emilie Boujut ◽

Marilou Bruchon-Schweitzer

Keyword(s):

Principal Component Analysis ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Somatic Symptoms ◽

Principal Component ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Academic Stress ◽

Personal Variables

A stress questionnaire for freshmen was developed and administered to 1,102 French students at the beginning of the term (T1). A Principal Component Analysis of responses, followed by varimax and oblique rotations, yielded four factors accounting for 58% of the total variance. Factors were identified as academic stress, university's dysfunctions, feelings of loneliness, and problems with close relations. Associations were observed between scores on these factors and on personal variables measured at the same time (T1), namely, neuroticism, self-esteem, and two coping strategies, as well as variables measured at the end of the term (T2), depressive symptoms, eating disorders, somatic symptoms, and life satisfaction.

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Do I Need to Be Positive to Be Happy? Considering the Role of Self-Esteem, Life Satisfaction, and Psychological Distress in Portuguese Adolescents’ Subjective Happiness

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/0033294119846064 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 123 (4) ◽

pp. 1064-1082 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Teresa Freire ◽

Gabriela Ferreira

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Subjective Happiness ◽

Psychological Variables ◽

Distress Symptoms ◽

Anxiety Depression ◽

Lower Life Satisfaction

This study aims to analyze the relationships between gender, age, positive (self-esteem, life satisfaction) and negative/distress psychological variables (anxiety, depression, stress), and subjective happiness. A total of 910 adolescents (51.0% girls, mean age of 13.89 years) answered measures of subjective happiness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and stress. Girls showed lower life satisfaction and self-esteem and greater distress symptoms than boys. Older age was associated with lower subjective happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem and greater distress symptoms. Being girl, younger, having lower levels of depressive symptoms, and higher levels of life satisfaction and self-esteem were associated with greater subjective happiness. Self-esteem was a moderator between depressive symptoms and subjective happiness, and stress and subjective happiness. Life satisfaction was a moderator between depression and subjective happiness. Results highlight the role of life satisfaction and self-esteem as a positive functioning dimension for adolescents to manage, regulate, or minimize their psychological distress and to build higher levels of subjective happiness as a source of positive mental health.

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A Multidimensional Developmental Approach to Understanding Intragroup Marginalization and Mental Health Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults of Mexican Descent

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.1177/0739986318816392 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (1) ◽

pp. 42-62

Author(s):

Brandy Piña-Watson ◽

Jasmín D. Llamas ◽

Aundrea Garcia ◽

Abigail Cruz

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Emerging Adults ◽

Suicide Risk ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mexican Descent ◽

Developmental Period ◽

The Relationship ◽

Lower Life Satisfaction

The present study investigates whether different forms of intragroup marginalization (IM) are associated with depressive symptoms, suicide risk, life satisfaction, and self-esteem for Mexican descent adolescents and emerging adults.Furthermore, we will investigate whether these associations vary by developmental period. The sample included 722 Mexican descent adolescents and emerging adults (age range = 14-25 years, M = 19.69 years, SD = 1.75 years; 65.9% women). Higher IM-Family was related to higher depressive symptoms, suicide risk, and lower life satisfaction and self-esteem. Higher IM-Friends was related to higher depressive symptoms and suicide risk, and lower life satisfaction and self-esteem. Developmental period moderated the relationship between IM-Friends on depressive symptoms, suicide risk, and self-esteem. In addition, it moderated the relationship between IM-Ethnic Group on suicide risk.The results of this study demonstrate that the various IM dimensions are differentially associated with mental health outcomes for Latinx adolescents and emerging adults. Furthermore, these associations sometimes vary depending on the developmental period membership.

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Is infertility resolution associated with a change in women’s well-being?

Human Reproduction ◽

10.1093/humrep/dez297 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 605-616 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Karina M Shreffler ◽

Arthur L Greil ◽

Stacy M Tiemeyer ◽

Julia McQuillan

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Live Birth ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Fertility Treatment ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Fertility Problem ◽

Childless Women

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Is giving birth associated with improved subjective well-being among involuntarily childless women? SUMMARY ANSWER Resolution of infertility is associated with increased life satisfaction and self-esteem, but not with a decrease in depressive symptoms. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Cross-sectional data and studies of treatment-seekers show that infertility is associated with lower subjective well-being. Childless women with infertility tend to report lower subjective well-being than women who experience secondary infertility, but a prospective study using a random sample of involuntarily childless women over time has not previously been conducted. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION The sample for the current study includes all women without children who met medical criteria for infertility or perceived a fertility problem (N = 283) at baseline and who were interviewed in both waves (3 years apart) of the National Survey of Fertility Barriers (NSFB), in a random-digit dialing telephone survey. It is therefore possible to explore here whether there are differences in the association of infertility resolution and subjective well-being among women who do and do not perceive themselves as having a fertility problem. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Depressive symptoms (as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies—Depression Scale), self-esteem (as measured by a modified version of the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale) and life satisfaction (as measured by a modified version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale) were assessed for all 283 participants at both waves. For all three variables, change scores of 47 involuntarily childless women who resolved their infertility through a live birth were compared to the scores for the 236 women who remained childless. A number of variables shown to be associated with subjective well-being among infertile women were included as controls. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE No relationship between infertility resolution and change in depressive symptoms was observed (b = −0.04; P > 0.05). Involuntarily childless women who resolved their infertility improved in self-esteem (b = 0.74; P < 0.01) and life satisfaction (b = 1.06; P < 0.01). LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Women were measured at only two time points. Only 47 women had a live birth between waves. While it is common practice to make causal interpretations based on panel data, such interpretations should be made with caution. In addition, the NSFB was conducted in the USA where medical expenditures are high and most fertility treatment expenses are not covered by insurance. Thus it may not be possible to generalize the findings to other modern industrialized societies. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS Knowing that resolution of infertility is associated with improved subjective well-being is important for infertile couples and infertility professionals alike. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This research was supported in part by NICHD grant R01-HD044144 and NIGMS grant P20-GM109097 from the National Institutes of Health. The authors have no competing interests.

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Social and Temporal Comparisons as Moderators of Psychological Resources Associations With Wellbeing

Journal of Individual Differences ◽

10.1027/1614-0001/a000193 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 96-104 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hasida Ben-Zur

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Positive Affect ◽

Subjective Wellbeing ◽

Social Comparisons ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Psychological Resources ◽

Low Levels ◽

Age Range ◽

General Wellbeing

Abstract. The current study investigated the associations of psychological resources, social comparisons, and temporal comparisons with general wellbeing. The sample included 142 community participants (47.9% men; age range 23–83 years), who compared themselves with others, and with their younger selves, on eight dimensions (e.g., physical health, resilience). They also completed questionnaires assessing psychological resources of mastery and self-esteem, and three components of subjective wellbeing: life satisfaction and negative and positive affect. The main results showed that high levels of psychological resources contributed to wellbeing, with self-enhancing social and temporal comparisons moderating the effects of resources on certain wellbeing components. Specifically, under low levels of mastery or self-esteem self-enhancing social or temporal comparisons were related to either higher life satisfaction or positive affect. The results highlight the role of resources and comparisons in promoting people’s wellbeing, and suggest that self-enhancing comparisons function as cognitive coping mechanisms when psychological resources are low.

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