PubMed · 1945952
Reminiscence: exploring the origins, processes, and consequences.
Abstract
Empirical investigation of reminiscence as a naturally occurring process and as a therapeutic nursing intervention has been hampered by the lack of a theoretical framework that can integrate diverse viewpoints and account for existing data. This article presents a preliminary model of reminiscence that can guide future research efforts and assist clinicians in understanding the functions of the reminiscence process. The model proposes that reminiscence is a source of self-referent knowledge, which influences a person's self-worth. It views reminiscence as a process of acquiring personal existential meaning and as a mechanism for adapting to stress.
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C Kovach. 1991. Reminiscence: exploring the origins, processes, and consequences.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6198.1991.tb00884.x
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