Effect of Positive Psychological Intervention on Well-Being, 2-Week Illness Prevalence, and Salivary Immunoglobulin A.
The study aims to explore the effect of positive psychological intervention (fun activities combined with positive mental health education) on the well-being, 2-week illness prevalence, and salivary immunoglobulin A of empty nesters. Ninety-two empty nesters were divided into intervention ( n = 49) and control ( n = 43) groups. The empty nesters in the intervention group performed the intervention in addition to routine community activities. The intervention group scored significantly higher on well-being ( p< .05) compared with the control group after intervention. A week after intervention, salivary immunoglobulin A of the intervention group ( p< .05) was higher than that before intervention. Meanwhile, the difference in salivary immunoglobulin A in the control group before and after intervention was not statistically significant. 2-week illness prevalence in both groups did not exhibit a significant difference ( p> .05). Results indicate that positive psychological intervention can effectively increase the well-being and salivary immunoglobulin A of empty nesters and improve their physical and mental health.
1 Wenzhou Medical University, China.
Miaomiao
M
Jiang
1 Wenzhou Medical University, China.
Zhiqin
Z
Yin
1 Wenzhou Medical University, China.
Sijiao
S
Li
1 Wenzhou Medical University, China.
Xiaolin
X
Chen
1 Wenzhou Medical University, China.
Jiahuan
J
Gu
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D002681:China; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D015399:Nursing Research; D012463:Saliva; D012944:Social Support
D007070:Immunoglobulin A
aged; immunoglobulin A; intervention; prevalence; well-being