Abstract

Human beings have the distinct capacity to reminisce. Reminiscence is a function of memory and memories are autobiographical. Studying memory expanded an understanding of the phenomenon. Although reminiscence occurs in all age groups, special significance has been attributed to its meaning in this population. This area has yet to be studied. Using a semi-structured interview technique, eight participants, six females and two males were asked to describe reminiscing. The data were analyzed using a qualitative methodology.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9405706; ProQuest document ID: 304113873. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Roberta Claire Cavendish, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Mu, Mu Upsilon

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Reminiscence, Healthy Elderly Patients, Life Story

Advisor

Pierre Woog

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Adelphi University

Degree Year

1994

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2019-04-10

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