Programa psicoeducativo para personas adultas mayores: una propuesta desde el enfoque humanista que promueve bienestar psicológico

Abstract

Aging is the final result of the sum of chronological, functional, and social age. Psychological well-being is the effort to perfect one's potential. Objective: to propose a psychoeducational program with a humanistic approach that promotes psychological well-being in institutionalized older adults. Method: it is proposed to work with a non-probability sampling and an intentional selection. Participants, men and women 65 years of age and over. Approach: qualitative and the design is pre-experimental. The type of study is descriptive of transversal temporality. Instruments: Sociodemographic data sheets, Mini Mental Examination Test, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) and Riff's Scale of Psychological Well-being, Semi-structured individual interview guide and Evolution notes. The results: It is proposed to work in 2 weekly frequencies for 10 sessions divided into 3 stages: diagnosis, intervention, evaluation and closure. Conclusions: It is necessary to offer a program that includes the psychological sphere and promotes the dimensions of autonomy, self-acceptance and relationships with others. Recommendations: Multidisciplinary care and insist on public policies aimed at older adults.