An examination of the relationship between life review reminiscence and ego integrity among older African American adults / by Cherice S. Connor.
| Author/creator |
Connor, Cherice S. author. |
| Other author/creator | Schmidt, John J., 1946- degree supervisor. |
| Other author/creator | East Carolina University. Department of Counselor and Adult Education. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations and Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production Info | 2003. |
| Description | 66 leaves : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm |
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| Summary | The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between life review reminiscence and ego integrity among older African American adults. To research this question, 49 participants completed reminiscence and an ego integrity surveys. Participants consisted of older African American adults who ranged in age from 65-93. Four survey administrators assisted participants with the completion of surveys. Participants indicated that they used reminiscence for life review, conversation, to evoke positive feelings, and to relieve boredom. Participants also indicated that reminiscence evoked positive, neutral, and negative feelings at least some of the time. In addition, the majority of the participants stated that their main focal point during reminiscence was adolescence. A Pearson product-moment correlation revealed a significant correlation between frequency of reminiscence and a measure of ego integrity. |
| General note | Presented by the faculty of the Department of Counselor and Adult Education. |
| General note | Advisor: John J. Schmidt |
| Dissertation note | M.S. East Carolina University 2003 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical reference (leaves 61-66). |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Thèses et écrits académiques. |
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