Association between social interaction and affect in nursing home residents with dementia

Jao, Ying Ling; Loken, Eric; MacAndrew, Margaret; Haitsma, Kimberly Van; Kolanowski, Ann

doi:10.1080/13607863.2017.1304526

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“…Results concerning the negative impact of smartphones on psychological well-being may surprise rather than worry many psychologists. Smartphones are primarily used to facilitate social interactions and psychology has spent many years convincingly arguing that social support and social integration has many positive health benefits (Day et al, 2018;Haslam et al, 2017;Jao et al, 2018;Pachucki et al, 2015). Even priming topics associated with smartphones appears to make relationship concepts become more accessible (Kardos et al, 2018).…”

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Are smartphones really that bad? Improving the psychological measurement of technology-related behaviors

Ellis

2019

Computers in Human Behavior

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Understanding how people use technology remains important, particularly when measuring the impact this might have on individuals and society. To date, research within psychological science often frames new technology as problematic with overwhelmingly negative consequences. However, this paper argues that the latest generation of psychometric tools, which aim to assess smartphone usage, are unable to capture technology related experiences or behaviors. As a result, many conclusions concerning the psychological impact of technology use remain unsound. Current assessments have also failed to keep pace with new methodological developments and these data-intensive approaches challenge the notion that smartphones and related technologies are inherently problematic. The field should now consider how it might re-position itself conceptually and methodologically given that many 'addictive' technologies have long since become intertwined with daily life.

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Are smartphones really that bad? Improving the psychological measurement of technology-related behaviors

Ellis

2019

Computers in Human Behavior

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“…This review showed that emotional expression can be reliably measured using observational methods, either real‐time direct observation using paper‐and‐pencil or computer tablets to record expressions or using video‐recorded observation that is later rated. Both approaches permit measurement of emotional expression which can vary rapidly within a brief encounter (Jao, Loken, MacAndrew, Van Haitsma, & Kolanowski, ). Since it is difficult to obtain valid self‐reported data from persons with moderate to severe dementia (Beer et al., ) and proxies underreported emotions of persons with dementia, observable emotional expression might be used as a reliable and valid method to capture psychological well‐being in persons with dementia.…”

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Emotional Expression of Persons with Dementia: An Integrative Review with Implications for Evidence‐Based Practice

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Boltz

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Background: The ability to express emotion typically is preserved longer than language and cognitive function in persons living with dementia. Emotional expression may be an important indicator of underlying individual needs and feelings and may therefore facilitate person-centered care.Aims: This review aimed to examine how emotional expression has been described, measured, and utilized in empirical studies. Methods:The design of this study was an integrative literature review.Results: Most of the articles used feeling-related terms without specific definitions. Less frequently, terms such as affect, emotion, and mood were defined. Although these terms were used interchangeably in the articles, affect, which was defined as expressed emotion in general, was a comprehensive term to encompass other terms. Measurement of emotional expression was performed using observational methods, with direct observation or video recording using a hand-held camera. In both cases, observed emotion was coded with diverse methods or tools. In studies, the emotional expression was utilized as (a) an outcome to demonstrate the effect of interventions, (b) a factor to show relationship with other variables, or (c) an observed value itself.Linking Evidence to Action: This review provides insights about measurement options for emotional expressions among persons with dementia in long-term care. Long-term care staff should pay attention to emotional expression of persons with dementia to understand underlying unmet needs. Development of adequate measurement of emotional expression could facilitate development of emotion-oriented intervention program to improve psychological well-being and the behavioral and functional health of persons living with dementia.

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“…It is well known that people with dementia spend much of their time in nursing homes being unoccupied [30]. This can exclude them from structured activities or social interactions [31,32], thus reducing their quality of life [31]. Understimulation can also negatively affect different problematic behaviors [30].…”

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“…In the present study, the photo-elicited conversations were conducted in the afternoons. People with dementia have a lower stress threshold and their stress levels seem to increase throughout the day [32]. For that reason, activating activities, for example, AAT, are appropriate to schedule in the morning while activities that relieve anxiety by providing soothing environmental stimulation, for instance photo-elicited conversations, are more appropriate in the afternoon.…”

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Photo-Elicited Conversations about Therapy Dogs as a Tool for Engagement and Communication in Dementia Care: A Case Study

Nordgren

Asp

2019

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Simple SummaryAnimal-assisted therapy is a meaningful and pleasant activity that can evoke feelings of joy and pleasure in people with dementia. In this study, the researchers wanted to find out whether photos of a person with dementia interacting with a therapy dog could be used to promote positive feelings and memories for the person in a similar way. Repeated video observations of photo-elicited conversations between a woman with dementia and a dog handler/assistant nurse were used to collect data. The results indicate that photo-elicited conversations can be used to talk about feelings and memories. With the help of contemporary digital technology, photobooks are relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated to make. They are easy to handle for persons with dementia and for family members or nursing staff. In addition, photobooks can be kept readily available for the person with dementia so they can look at them without assistance. To increase a sense of self in people with dementia, the photos should portray them in recent positive situations, for example, when interacting with an animal such as a therapy dog.AbstractUnderstanding the inner life of people with dementia can be challenging and there is a need for new and different approaches. Previous research shows that people with dementia can experience emotions such as harmony, closeness, and joy as well as sadness and concern when interacting with a therapy dog. Simultaneously, memories of past episodes are brought back to life when the person interacts with the dog. This raises questions about whether photos of interaction with a dog can evoke memories or support people with dementia in communicating emotions in a corresponding way. The aim of this study was to explore photo-elicited conversations as a tool for engagement and communication in dementia care. Repeated video observations of photo-elicited conversations between a woman with dementia and a dog handler/assistant nurse were used to collect data. The video recordings were analyzed with a phenomenological hermeneutical method. The role of photo-elicited conversations as a tool for engagement and communication in dementia care is that the conversations can help the person with dementia to feel a sense of being situated and recall feelings of liveliness and belongingness, and thus supporting the person’s sense of self. The results can be used to deepen nursing staff’s understanding of using photo-elicited conversations in dementia care.

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Association between social interaction and affect in nursing home residents with dementia

Abstract: This study supports the impact of social interactions on positive and negative affect. Findings can guide intervention development, aimed at promoting positive social interactions and improving affect for people with dementia.

Cited by 40 publications

References 30 publications

Are smartphones really that bad? Improving the psychological measurement of technology-related behaviors

Are smartphones really that bad? Improving the psychological measurement of technology-related behaviors

Emotional Expression of Persons with Dementia: An Integrative Review with Implications for Evidence‐Based Practice

Photo-Elicited Conversations about Therapy Dogs as a Tool for Engagement and Communication in Dementia Care: A Case Study

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