CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Psychoeducation Program Applied to Older Adults Based on Psychosocial Development Theory on Self-critical Rumination, Self-esteem and Psychological Well-being

Turkey (Türkiye)49 participantsStarted 2026-02-06

Plain-language summary

The aim is to examine the effect of a psychoeducation program based on the Psychosocial Development Theory applied to older adults on self-critical rumination, self-esteem, and psychological well-being, as well as the relationship between these concepts. The constant and repetitive thinking of older adults about their past mistakes and failures is defined as self-critical rumination, which can have negative effects on mental health, lead to a decline in quality of life, and cause older adults to experience an unhappy process. For this study, a psychoeducation program based on Erikson's psychosocial stages of development was prepared. The program aims to differentiate rumination levels among older adults, provide suggestions on how to reduce these ruminative thoughts, and teach techniques for dealing with repetitive thoughts, thereby equipping individuals with methods to cope with ruminative thinking. It is expected that elderly individuals who acquire this coping method will experience changes in their psychological well-being and self-esteem. This study's examination of the effects of the psychoeducational program on psychological well-being provides a critical contribution to improving the quality of life of elderly individuals.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older, * Being literate, * Scoring 25 or above on the Standardized Mini Mental Test, * Having no hearing or vision problems, * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Not attending more than two psychoeducation sessions, * Not wishing to continue the study, * Being unable to attend due to any physical or mental health condition.

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What they're measuring

The effect of the psychoeducation program on self-critical rumination, psychological well-being, and self-esteem

Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and at the end of the 8th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07274592

SponsorNecmettin Erbakan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-28

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