The relationship between positive mastery recollections and hopelessness in older adults

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Hopelessness; Mood; Self efficacy; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Suicide

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000240044
• Lead Sponsor: Sunil Bhar

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-03-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

To be eligible for the study, participants must (a) be at least 60 years (b) report high levels of hopeleness (as indicated by a score of 2 or more on item 2 of the Beck Depression Inventory –II), (c) demonstrate adequate cognitive functioning (as indicated by a score of 23 or more on the Mini Mental Status Examination).

Exclusion Criteria

Potential participants who appear unable to participate in screening procedures due to health or language related limitations will not be eligible for participation. .

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean level of hopelessness, as measured by Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)[Baseline (time 1), post-treatment (time 2), 1 month after baseline (time 3) and 2 months after baseline (time 4)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean level of self-efficacy as measured by Pearline Mastery Scale[Baseline (time 1), post-treatment (time 2), 1 month after baseline (time 3) and 2 months after baseline (time 4)];Mean level of depressed mood as measured by the Profile of Mood States (Short form depressed subscale)[Baseline (time 1), post-treatment (time 2), 1 month after baseline (time 3) and 2 months after baseline (time 4)]