Development of the Self-Esteem Enhancement Model for Older Adults with Activity-Based Learning
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This development research aimed to develop a self-esteem enhancement model for older adults using Activity-Based Learning. This study was divided into 3 phases as follows: (1) Phase one was concerned with the analysis and synthesis of basic information related to theories of ageing, the needs of education, geragogy, activity theory and the concept of contemplative education. In-depth interviews were conducted with regarding in aging society and high self-esteem characteristics, regarding the processes of organizing activities for the elderly and contextual education. All of these factors were developed via model drafting; (2) In phase two: a draft of the self-esteem enhancement model for older adults was developed. The main components were defined, as follows: the principles of the model, the objectives of the model, the processes of the model, and the evaluation process. The quality of the model was checked with an appropriate evaluation form, assessed in terms of consistency and
feasibility by 5 experts. The data analysis use mean and standard eviation. The instruments were as 1) self-esteem assessment form and 2) self-esteem behavior observation form. The data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation and reliability with a Cronbach’s alpha was 0.92.; (3) In phase three: the effectiveness of the self-esteem enhancement model for the older adults were evaluated. There were 30 participants, classified into the inclusion criteria by simple randomized sampling. The duration of the experiment was twelve weeks. The data were analyzed by t-test and One-way repeated measures ANOVA.
The finding were as follows:
1) The self-esteem enhancement model for the older adults with activity based learning were appropriate consistent with high level.
2) The mean scores of self-esteem after the experiment was significantly higher than before the experiment (p < .05) and the mean scores of self-esteem were significantly difference in periods of time at least one (p < .05).
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