Lo Gerfo M
Int J Aging Hum Dev. 1980;12(1):39-48. doi: 10.2190/cbkg-xu3m-v3jj-la0y.
Experimental studies disagree on the frequency and effects of reminiscence among the elderly. However, efficacy in working with recollection can be increased by an understanding of three types of reminiscence: informative, evaluative and obsessive. Informative reminiscence involves recollection for the pleasure of reliving and retelling. Reviewing memories can be used to revive interest, self-esteem, and personal relationships. Evaluative reminiscence is based on Butler's life review. A more favorable resolution is likely when it ranges over the lifetime and is shared. Groups and oral history projects can be tailored to support informative and evaluative reminiscences. Obsessive reminiscence may result from guilt, stress or grief. Relieving stress and finding new outlets can be combined with techniques like psychodrama and Progoff's journal workshop, to work through obstructing experiences.
关于老年人回忆往事的频率和影响，实验研究的结果并不一致。然而，通过了解三种类型的回忆往事方式，可以提高处理回忆的效果：信息性回忆、评价性回忆和强迫性回忆。信息性回忆是为了重温旧事和讲述往事的乐趣而进行的回忆。回顾记忆可以用来唤起兴趣、自尊和人际关系。评价性回忆基于巴特勒的人生回顾。当它涵盖一生并与他人分享时，更有可能产生更积极的结果。可以通过定制小组活动和口述历史项目来支持信息性和评价性回忆。强迫性回忆可能源于内疚、压力或悲伤。缓解压力和寻找新的发泄途径可以与心理剧和普罗戈夫的日记工作坊等技巧相结合，以处理阻碍性经历。
