| Autor: |
Martina CM; Centre for Psychogerontology, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. c.martina@psych.ru.nl, Stevens NL, Westerhof GJ |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Aging & mental health [Aging Ment Health] 2012; Vol. 16 (2), pp. 245-53. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jul 21. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/13607863.2011.596806 |
| Abstrakt: |
This study examines changes in self management abilities among women in a friendship enrichment programme. The study is based on the theory of self management of well-being which identifies relevant self-management skills as self-efficacy, taking initiative, investment behaviour and attaining variety in resources. An intervention group (N = 60) and a control group (N = 55) were studied at a baseline, three months and nine months later. Results indicate that the programme is effective in stimulating two of the four self-management abilities. Compared to the control group, participants in the intervention showed greater increases in initiative taking and more investment behaviour in friendship. There was no change in self-efficacy or variety in friendship. We conclude that older adult women are able to improve some self-management abilities in friendship after participating in this programme. Important goals for future studies are to improve the measurement of self-efficacy and relate improvement in self-management to subjective well-being. |
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MEDLINE |
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