Work

Expressing negative emotions as a key to living with and coping with dementia

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: • We analyzed the role of negative emotions in the diaries of people with dementia. • Our focus was on the expression of their personal experience. • Negative emotions were related to unfulfilled needs of people with dementia. • Balancing the negative and positive aspects helps them with sensemaking and coping. • People with dementia feel that social support empowers them.

Source: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2022.100129

Authors: Giulia Frezza, Jolanda Veldhuis, Christian Burgers

Institutions: University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,450