title: Promoting self-transcendence and well-being in community-dwelling older adults: A pilot study of a psychoeducational intervention.
abstract: Self-transcendence changes how older adults perceive themselves, their relationships with others, the material world, and the metaphysical or spiritual dimension. It is associated with multiple indicators of well-being. The purpose of this pilot study (N = 20) was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to increase self-transcendence and well-being in older adults. Data were analyzed using generalized estimating equations. All variables trended in the directions hypothesized. Self-transcendence increased in the intervention group and decreased in the control group but not significantly. The group × time interaction for life satisfaction was significant (z = 2.89, p = .004). This feasibility study supports further investigation to assess the effectiveness of the intervention in a larger sample.
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville, USA. Electronic address: vemcca01@louisville.edu.
authors.forename: Valerie Lander
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, USA.
authors.forename: Jiying
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ling
authors.affiliation: Eastern Washington University, USA.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bowland
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville, USA.
authors.forename: Lynne A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.affiliation: University of Louisville, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Connelly
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept
keywords: Quality of life; Self-transcendence; Well-being