Abstract
In Taiwan, psychologists frequently conduct psychoeducational seminars in community settings aimed at older adults. However, limited research has examined how older adults perceive and respond to such seminars. This study therefore explores older adults’ reactions to community-based psychoeducational seminars through both quantitative and qualitative analyses. The study recruited older adults who attended community-based psychoeducational seminars between 2018 and 2021. Participants completed a four-item scale comprising the first three items of the Outcome Rating Scale (ORS) and the fourth item of the Session Rating Scale (SRS), assessing their well-being in terms of “individual,” “interpersonal,” and “social” functioning, as well as their overall perception of the seminar. A total of 1,870 questionnaires were collected. The average age of participants was 74 years. ORS scores were 9.20, 9.25, and 9.26 for the respective dimensions, and the overall satisfaction score for the seminar was 9.34. Qualitative feedback indicated that participants appreciated the “accessible explanation of complex mental health topics,” felt the content was “highly relevant to their own psychological experiences,” and recognized “the psychologist’s genuine care and dedication.” Community-based psychoeducational seminars remain a viable and meaningful approach for promoting mental health awareness and providing psychological support to older adults.
Presenters
Yi Feng LuClinical Psychologist, Holistic Mental Health Center, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Presentation Type
Theme
Public Policy and Public Perspectives on Aging
KEYWORDS
Psychoeducation Seminar, Community Mental Health, Geriatric Mental Health
