CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) for Elderly with Moderate Loneliness Disorder

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy disorders loneliness in the elderly. The research method used is an experimental study, namely a single experimental design in a home setting, where the subject is treated with CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) therapy to overcome loneliness. Data collection in this study used observation, interviews, and psychological tests (SAT and UCLA - Loneliness Scale). Data analysis in this study used insight evaluation on the subject and evaluation of increased interaction with neighbors. Following the researcher's predictions, the results showed that the intervention of CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy disorders loneliness in the elderly.