McIinnis-Perry Gloria J, Good Jim M
Hillsborough Hospital, Department of Health-Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada.
J Gerontol Nurs. 2006 Aug;32(8):32-42. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20060801-06.
Older adults with loved ones who are dependent on alcohol or drugs often experience the adverse effects of a codependent relationship. Many experience anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and suicidal thoughts. A pilot psychoeducational codependency support group was developed to promote well-being and reduce the adverse effects of codependency among older persons. The study participants were a voluntary convenience sample of 22 older adults (ages 65 and older) residing in the community. A pretest and posttest were administered. Six 90-minute group sessions based on a curriculum developed by the authors were held during a 2-month period. Yalom's Therapeutic Factors were used to evaluate the group process. Results indicated that older adults benefit from a psychoeducational support group format and that codependency issues can be reduced.
身边有依赖酒精或毒品的亲人的老年人常常会体验到相互依赖关系带来的负面影响。许多人会感到焦虑、自卑、抑郁以及产生自杀念头。一个试点性的心理教育相互依赖支持小组得以成立，旨在促进老年人的幸福感并减少相互依赖带来的负面影响。研究参与者是居住在社区的22名老年人（65岁及以上）的自愿便利样本。进行了前测和后测。在两个月的时间里，根据作者制定的课程安排开展了六次90分钟的小组会议。采用雅洛姆的治疗因素来评估小组进程。结果表明，老年人能从心理教育支持小组模式中受益，且相互依赖问题能够得到缓解。
