Date of Award
7-11-2015
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.H.K.
Department
Kinesiology
Keywords
Activities of daily living, Imagery, Instrumental activities of daily living, Older adults
Supervisor
Chandler, Krista
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Abstract
Imagery has been shown to be an effective technique to enhance numerous forms of cognition and behavioral outcomes (Hall, 2001; Taylor & Schneider, 1989). Despite its effectiveness, little is known about imagery use in older adults (Kalicinski & Lobinger, 2013). The purpose of this study was to examine the use and impact of mental imagery by older adults on their activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Participants (N= 14) took part in a four week imagery intervention, and completed pre and post questionnaires that assessed physical ability for performing ADL and IADL, self-efficacy for performing ADL and IADL, and imagery ability. Wilcoxon signed rank tests revealed a significant difference for visual imagery ability (Z = -2.21, p < 0.05), with participants demonstrating improved visual imagery post-intervention. The findings from the current study provide further support for the use of imagery with older adult populations.
Recommended Citation
Guerin, Emily Anne, "The Influence of Imagery Use in Older Adults on Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living" (2015). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5311.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5311