Keywords
Subjective well-being
Positive psychology
Older adults
Character strengths
Technology mediated intervention
Intrasubjects design Bienestar psicológico
Bienestar subjetivo
Psicología positiva
Adultos mayores
Fortalezas de carácter
Intervención mediada por tecnología
Diseño intrasujetos
Abstract
This study aimed to probe the efficacy of a technology-mediated intervention based on positive psychology to enhance well-being in older adults. The design was an AB intrasubject design with additional pre-posttest measures. The participants were twelve older adults aged 60-72. The program included five 1-hour weekly sessions, and the implementation was via videoconferences, the
main program topics included character strengths. The variables assessed were psychological well- being, subjective well-being, character strengths, program element satisfaction, and videoconference usability. The results showed medium to large effects on subjective well-being, clinical effects in all variables, significant differences in all measured variables, and high satisfaction levels with intervention components and technology implementation. Enhancing well-being in older adults was effective and feasible by videoconference technology-mediated intervention.
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