Efektivitas EFT untuk Menurunkan Kecemasan Menghadapi Penyakit Degeneratif pada Lansia Ditinjau dari Dukungan Sosial

Abstract

Elderly is a phase of reduced physical ability and the emergence of various diseases that affect psychological conditions, one of which is anxiety. The same thing is experienced by Further age who have low social support. Lack of attention and affection can increase anxiety. One therapy that can be used is the Emotional freedom technique (EFT). This study uses an experimental approach with the pretest-posttest control group design technique. The random sampling method is used to select 20 subjects based on several criteria. Based on the results of identification conducted by researchers found that 20 participants experienced high and moderate anxiety where 10 participants had moderate to high social support, while 10 participants had low social support. Subjects were divided into two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The results showed that there was a very significant correlation between EF and Anxiety which meant that the higher the EF value, the anxiety would decrease. The results of the second hypothesis are concluded that there is no difference in anxiety both those who have high or low social support. Social support is also influenced by each individual's perception.