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A participatory approach to understand what might be most meaningful to people living with dementia in a positive psychology intervention
Jackman, V. Wolverson, E. Clarke, C.
Jackman, V.
Wolverson, E.
Clarke, C.
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This study aimed to understand which character strengths are most important for people living with dementia and therefore which strengths-based psychological interventions could be most meaningful and acceptable.
A participatory design, utilising Delphi methodology, was incorporated into an iterative three stage framework: (1) literature reviewed for Positive Psychology (PP) interventions and patient public involvement to define the character strengths; (2) modified Delphi (Nā=ā10) identified which character strengths are most important for living with dementia; (3) focus groups (Nā=ā14) explored which PP interventions are most acceptable and meaningful. Qualitative data from the focus groups was analysed using thematic analysis.
Love, kindness and humour were deemed the most important character strengths for living with dementia. Qualitative data from the focus groups was captured in three superordinate themes: (1) lack of opportunity not capacity; (2) key considerations of PP interventions for people living with dementia; and (3) potential benefits of PP interventions.
Love, kindness and humour come naturally to people with dementia, but people may lack social opportunities to use these strengths. Therefore, a PP intervention promoting positive emotion, social relationships and connection to one's values appears most meaningful and acceptable as this may provide a social context to use and maintain these strengths.
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Jackman V, Wolverson E, Clarke C et al (2024) A participatory approach to understand what might be most meaningful to people living with dementia in a positive psychology intervention. Aging and Mental Health. 28(8): 1090-1099.
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