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Why do Older Black Adults Reminisce? An Examination of Reminiscence Functions

Why do Older Black Adults Reminisce? An Examination of Reminiscence Functions. Juliette Shellman, Ph.D., Mukumbi Brown, BSN, RN, Deborah Stone, MS, RN & Karen Addison, LCSW University o f M assachusetts Lowell. B ackground. The Modified Reminiscence Functions Scale. Washington (2009)

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Why do Older Black Adults Reminisce? An Examination of Reminiscence Functions

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  1. Why do Older Black Adults Reminisce?An Examination of Reminiscence Functions Juliette Shellman, Ph.D., Mukumbi Brown, BSN, RN, Deborah Stone, MS, RN & Karen Addison, LCSW University o f Massachusetts Lowell

  2. Background

  3. The Modified Reminiscence Functions Scale • Washington (2009) • Pilot with RFS and Focus Group • Reading level • Cultural acceptability • Scoring

  4. The MRFS • Cronbach’s Alpha • Principal Component Analysis • 39 item, 7 factor scale • Self-regard • Death • Bitterness • Intimacy • Teach-inform • Boredom • Conversation

  5. Specific Aims • Evaluate the reliability and validity of the Modified Reminiscence Function Scale. 2) Describe the patterns, and functions of reminiscence in community-dwelling older Blacks.

  6. Sample and Setting

  7. Methods

  8. Preliminary Findings • Reliability .94 • Validity - CFA to be completed

  9. Patterns and Functions

  10. Implications • Nursing Practice • Reminiscence Research

  11. Future Directions

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