Showing papers on "Logotherapy published in 2006"
TL;DR: The use of logotherapy (healing through meaning) for the treatment of combat-related PTSD is described and it is described that fate is seen as uncontrollable and life is viewed as devoid of meaning.
Abstract: Combat-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often highly debilitating and affects nearly all areas of psychosocial functioning Veterans with PTSD re-experience their traumas in the form of haunting intrusive memories, nightmares and flashbacks, and have chronic difficulty modulating arousal As a way to cope with these symptoms, many survivors live isolated and avoidant lives, self-medicate with alcohol and substances of abuse, and numb themselves to emotional experiences and relationships with family and friends Additionally, many combat veterans report survivor guilt, depression, affect dysregulation, and an altered world view in which fate is seen as uncontrollable and life is viewed as devoid of meaning In this report we describe the use of logotherapy (healing through meaning) for the treatment of combat-related PTSD
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TL;DR: A new meaning-centered psycho-educational group intervention, called Enhancing meaning in palliative care nursing, designed to support nurses providing palliatives care, is introduced, aimed at increasing job satisfaction and quality of life, as well as preventing burnout in this particular population.
Abstract: Objectives: This article introduces a new meaning-centered psycho-educational group intervention, called Enhancing meaning in palliative care nursing, designed to support nurses providing palliative care. This intervention aims at increasing job satisfaction and quality of life, as well as preventing burnout in this particular population.Theoretical frameworks: Its format and content are founded on the meaning-centered psychotherapy approach developed for terminally ill cancer patients (Breitbart, 2001; Greenstein & Breitbart, 2000). Frankl's existential therapeutic approach, called logotherapy, serves as the underlying theoretical framework to this intervention.Development: Following the presentation of the context and the development of the intervention, its content is described.Conclusion: A brief description of the ongoing randomized controlled trial testing the intervention is then provided. Finally, the way in which this intervention could contribute to nurses' quality of life and suggestions for future developments are briefly discussed.
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TL;DR: FACIT-Sp (Japanese version) is very similar in conception to the PIL test, which was prepared in accordance with logotherapy, and suggests that this test can serve as an adequate evaluation scale for measuring the effectiveness of spiritual care based on Frankl’s logotherapy.
Abstract: The suitability of Frankl’s logotherapy for the spiritual care (psychotherapy) of cancer patients in Japan is suggested. Using Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy–Spiritual (FACIT-Sp, Japanese version), the Purpose in Life test (PIL test, Japanese version), and WHO-Subjective Inventory (WHO-SUBI, Japanese version), we attempted to elucidate the complicated structure of spirituality in cancer patients in order to identify possible approaches to their spiritual care and means of evaluating such care. Two hundred and ninety-eight cancer patients participated in the study. All three tests were taken at the same time, and the results were evaluated by principal component analysis. It was demonstrated that all the subscales employed in the present study could be represented by a two-dimensional structure (two principal components), and that the FACIT-Sp and PIL tests have similar contents. FACIT-Sp (Japanese version) is very similar in conception to the PIL test, which was prepared in accordance with logotherapy. The results suggest that this test can serve as an adequate evaluation scale for measuring the effectiveness of spiritual care based on Frankl’s logotherapy.
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10 Jan 2006
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of research material on meaning in life, the central premise of logotherapy, which was developed by Viktor Frankl, can be found in this paper, with a focus on the meaning of life.
Abstract: Presents a comprehensive review of research material on meaning in life, the central premise of logotherapy, which was developed by Viktor Frankl.
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TL;DR: The psychotherapeutic school known as Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (LBE) was founded by Frankl as discussed by the authors, a medical doctor whose interest was in the burgeoning field of psychology and psychoanalysis.
Abstract: Viktor Frankl founded the psychotherapeutic school known as Logotherapy and Existential Analysis. Frankl was a medical doctor whose interest in the burgeoning field of psychology and psychoanalysis...
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TL;DR: Three types of meaning of life were theoretically derived and empirically investigated, Ultimate, Provisional, and Personal meaning, which indicated different sources for the Ultimate meaning compared with the other meaning types, which seem to display more similarities with each other.
Abstract: Building on Viktor Frankl's clinical approach of Logotherapy and the works of subsequent theoreticians, three types of meaning of life were theoretically derived and empirically investigated, Ultimate, Provisional, and Personal meaning. These types were characterized, first, by the amount of agreement of subjects, second, by sources of Life Meaning, which were assessed by content analyses, third, by correlations, and fourth by prediction with ratings of important life concepts from the domains of Well-being, Religiosity, and Prosocial Behavior. 192 German adults, 45 men and 147 women, whose M age was 31.6 yr. (SD = 11.9), participated. Analysis indicated different sources for the Ultimate meaning compared with the other meaning types, which seem to display more similarities with each other. Other important life concepts, such as Belief, Harmony, Happiness, and Human Goodness were related to the investigated types of meaning of life. Some implications for clinical applications, research perspectives, and Positive Psychology are discussed.
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TL;DR: 'Logotherapy with Exercise' can be recommended as an effective nursing intervention for the elderly by having a greater difference in meaning of life, ego integrity and IADL's than the control group.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 'Logotherapy with Exercise' on the meaning of life, ego integrity and IADL's in the Elderly. Method: This quasi-experimental study was designed for a nonequivalent control group repeated measurement study. This study was done from Oct....
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of "Logotherapy with Exercise" on the meaning of life, ego integrity and IADL's in the elderly were examined for a quasi-experimental study.
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 'Logotherapy with Exercise' on the meaning of life, ego integrity and IADL's in the Elderly. Method This quasi-experimental study was designed for a nonequivalent control group repeated measurement study. This study was done from Oct. 13. 2004 to Dec. 18. 2004. The subjects were between the ages of 65 to 75, who were literate in Korean and able to communicate and participate in physical exercise without any discomfort. The experimental group was 25 subjects and the control group was 26. The 5-week 'Logotherapy with Exercise' program was given to the experimental group. Data was analyzed by Chi2, t-test, ANCOVA, ANOVA, and post-hoc comparison by Bonferroni correction with the SPSS/WIN 12.0. Results The experimental group had a greater difference in meaning of life, ego integrity and IADL's than the control group. The experimental group had differences in changes in meaning of life, ego integrity and IADL's during time period. Conclusion 'Logotherapy with Exercise' can be recommended as an effective nursing intervention for the elderly.
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TL;DR: With regard to psychosocial care, meaning-centred interventions have been developed in recent years primarily within the context of palliative care, intended to support patients to find meaning in life in the face of a serious illness and to experience their life as fulfilled.
Abstract: Issues of the meaning of life and spirituality are particularly important subjects given the threat of a serious illness and the confrontation with the finiteness of one's own life. Thus, addressing questions of meaning and spiritual domains of supportive care has been identified as essential by patients as well as by health care professionals. In recent years more research has focussed on theoretical conceptualization, empirical examination as well as on the development of meaning-centred interventions in somatically ill patients. Theoretical models for the understanding, development and adaptation of concepts and interventions addressing meaning and spirituality in the chronically ill are offered by the philosophical tradition of existentialism, logotherapy as well as by cognitive and developmental psychology, in particular studies on autobiographical memory and life story. However, the current state of empirical research focussing on the association between meaning, spirituality and physical as well as mental health and underlying mechanisms is not sufficient to draw reliable conclusions. With regard to psychosocial care, meaning-centred interventions have been developed in recent years primarily within the context of palliative care. These interventions are intended to support patients to find meaning in life in the face of a serious illness and to experience their life as fulfilled.
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TL;DR: The results of this study shows that developing nursing-logotherapy to improve the meaning in life for elderly is demanded.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure meaning in life of elderly and to delineate basic data for developing nursing strategies for improving the meaning in life of elderly. Method: Subjects were 240 elderly above 65 years old staying in Busan and Kyungnam Province. The data was collected from May to Jun 2004. The instrument was utilizing Elderly Meaning In Life(EMIL) scale developed by Choi et al.(2003). Results: The mean for elderly was 100.4, the range was from 37 to 148. 63.3% of subjects were in existential vacuum. The mean of 1 phase 'acceptance and awareness of self and life' was 36.9, 2 phase 'creative value realization' was 17.8, 3 phase 'experiential value realization' was 2.8, 4 phase 'contentedness of past and present' was 43.7. There were significant differences according to the gender, religion, educational level, spouse, spending money, living arrangement and disease. Conclusion: On the viewpoint of above results, 63.3% of subjects were in level of existential vacuum, which required logotherapy. Therefore it shows that developing nursing-logotherapy to improve the meaning in life for elderly is demanded.
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01 Dec 2006
TL;DR: Choi et al. as mentioned in this paper used the Elderly Meaning In Life (EMIL) scale to measure meaning in life of elderly and to delineate basic data for developing nursing strategies for improving the meaning of elderly.
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure meaning in life of elderly and to delineate basic data for developing nursing strategies for improving the meaning in life of elderly. Method: Subjects were 240 elderly above 65 years old staying in Busan and Kyungnam Province. The data was collected from May to Jun 2004. The instrument was utilizing Elderly Meaning In Life(EMIL) scale developed by Choi et al.(2003). Results: The mean for elderly was 100.4, the range was from 37 to 148. 63.3% of subjects were in existential vacuum. The mean of I phase 'acceptance and awareness of self and life' was 36.9, 2 phase 'creative value realization' was 17.8, 3phase 'experiential value realization' was 2.8, 4 phase 'contentedness of past and present' was 43.7. There were significant differences according to the gender, religion, educational level, spouse, spending money, living arrangement and disease. Conclusion: On the viewpoint of above results, 63.3% of subjects were in level of existential vacuum, which required logotherapy. Therefore it shows that developing nursing-logotherapy to improve the meaning in life for elderly is demanded.
01 Jan 2006
TL;DR: In this article, the concept of identity from the point of view of logotherapy and existential analysis is used for social work practice, and the authors try to answer the basic research question: "Is the notion of identity in social work relevant?"
Abstract: The article is trying to answer the basic research question: „Is the concept of identity from the point of view of logotherapy and existential analysis relevant concept for social work practice?“
TL;DR: In this article, a multidimensional diagnostic model integrating biological, psychological, and spiritual factors is presented for use by pastoral and secular counselors, and a case study involving unemployment is used to illustrate the application of the model in clinical practice.
Abstract: Utilizing Victor Frankl's Logotherapy, a multidimensional diagnostic model integrating biological, psychological, and spiritual factors is presented for use by pastoral and secular counselors. A case study involving unemployment is used to illustrate the application of the model in clinical practice. A complete Logodiagnostic profile is generated with recommendations for treatment.