Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and perceived effectiveness of simple reminiscence therapy using photographic prompts on the life satisfaction of noninstitutionalized elderly persons. The Self-Anchoring-Life Satisfaction Scale (SALSS) was used to measure life satisfaction. Erikson's Developmental Theory and the concept reminiscence formed the theoretical framework for this study.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3028642; ProQuest document ID: 304775782. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Tommie L. Norris, DNS, RN

Sigma Membership

Lambda Chi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Life Satisfaction, Aging-in-place Elderly, Memories

Advisor

Barbara Donlon

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Louisiana State University

Degree Year

2001

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-01-10

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