%0 Journal Article
%T Examining patterns and functions of reminiscence in a sample of Black adults: implications for psychiatric nurses
%J Archives of psychiatric nursing
%D 2016
%A Shellman, Juliette M.
%V 30
%N 3
%P 387-392
%X The patterns and functions of reminiscence have been shown to be associated with mental health and well-being. The purpose of this study was to examine age and gender differences in the patterns and functions of reminiscence among a sample of Black adults. Multivariate analysis of variance findings revealed age and gender differences on specific reminiscence functions. Age groups >70 scored highest on the Teach/ Inform function. Men reminisce more for Bitterness Revival while women reminisce more frequently to Teach/Inform and for Intimacy Maintenance. <br><br>RESULTS indicate there are age and gender differences in the reasons why and how often the participants in this study reminisce for a specific purpose. These findings are informative for psychiatric nurses in order to facilitate therapeutic reminiscence to improve the mental health and well-being of this underserved population.<br><br>Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0883-9417
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2016.01.006