The Effect of Cinematherapy-Based Group Reminiscence on Older Adults’ Self Esteem

Abstract

Self-esteem tends to be stable throughout the lifespan. Yet, changes in the aging process cause multiple factors to affect problematic self-esteem, which later cause older adults to endure loss. Cinematherapybased reminiscence group therapy is a strategic intervention in increasing self-esteem. The purpose of this research was to identify the effects of cinematherapy-based reminiscence group therapy for self-esteem in older adults. The design of this research was quasi-experimental design including pre-posttest with the control group. Samples were selected with a total sampling technique that met the inclusion criteria. Subjects were 70 respondents consisting of 35 each group, obtained by a simple random sampling technique. The nursing intervention was provided to the control group, while cinematherapy-based reminiscence group therapy was provided to the treatment group. This research used reminiscence therapy workbook. The measurement of self-esteem in older adults was done by using Rosenberg's Self-Esteem. A paired t-test and independent t-test performed the analysis. The result of the research showed that self-esteem levels increased significantly in both control and treatment groups. In contrast, the treatment group's increase in self-esteem indicated a higher number than the control group. A combined cinematherapy-based reminiscence group therapy helps use a movie to bring positive feelings and reminisce memorable past stories. In addition, as a group program, cinematherapy-based reminiscence group therapy improves communications and builds a sense of belonging to the community. Cinematherapy-based reminiscence group therapy is recommended to increase self-esteem in older adults at nursing home.

Pengaruh intervensi berbasis film terhadap self-esteem remaja di Surabaya

“…Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian eksperimental ini menunjukkan hasil yang tidak sejalan dengan penelitian yang lalu, yakni tidak ada perbedaan signifikan antara tingkat harga diri remaja sebelum dan sesudah diberikan perlakuan berupa film. Beberapa penelitian yang lalu seperti Batubara et al (2019); Niman et al (2019); Reijer (2018)menyatakan bahwa penggunaan film mampu memberikan dampak positif pada harga diri seseorang. Pada pasien klinis, intervensi berbasis film sukses meningkatkan harga diri pasien secara signifikan (Eun Lee et al, 2013).…”