The Predictors of Negative and Positive Affect among People with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Medicina (Kaunas)
; 59(10)2023 Sep 27.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37893441
ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives:
This cross-sectional study examined the predictors of negative and positive affect among individuals with dementia. Materials andMethods:
A sample of 102 Jordanian participants diagnosed with dementia was recruited from residential care facilities, and data were collected using different measures.Results:
The results revealed that higher levels of negative affect were significantly associated with increased physical and verbal agitation among individuals with dementia. Conversely, lower levels of positive affect were associated with residing in a nursing home.Conclusions:
These findings highlight the importance of recognizing the impact of both negative and positive affect on the well-being of individuals with dementia. Interventions targeting the reduction of negative affect and promoting positive affect could alleviate agitation and enhance emotional closeness in this population.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dementia
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Nursing Homes
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Medicina (Kaunas)
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jordan