Effects of gardening on self-esteem and life satisfaction in the elderly
"Psycho-Social Effects of Gardening Activities in the Elderly: An Investigation on Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction
NA · Muş Alparslan University · NCT06964126
This study is testing if gardening can help older adults feel better about themselves and more satisfied with their lives compared to those who don’t garden.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Muş Alparslan University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Elâzığ) |
| Trial ID | NCT06964126 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the psycho-social effects of gardening activities on elderly individuals by dividing participants into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will engage in gardening activities, while the control group will not receive any intervention. The study aims to assess whether these activities can enhance self-esteem and life satisfaction among the elderly. Data will be collected using established scales to measure these outcomes, contributing valuable insights to the field of nursing and elderly care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals who are mentally competent, willing to participate, and do not have physical or psychiatric conditions that would hinder their ability to engage in gardening.
Not a fit: Patients with communication problems, recent gardening training, or physical and psychiatric illnesses that prevent participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the mental well-being and quality of life for elderly individuals through engaging gardening activities.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies, making it a unique contribution to the literature.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The elderly who have a Standardized Mini Mental Test score of 24 and above, * Do not have vision or hearing loss that may prevent gardening activities, * Are open to communication and cooperation, * Volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a communication problem * Having attended a gardening training in the last 6 months * Having a physical illness that would prevent gardening activities * Having a psychiatric illness that would prevent gardening activities will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Elâzığ
- Ağın Community Health Center — Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Meltem ÇAPAR, Specialist
- Email: sevdai_naram@hotmail.com
- Phone: 534 870 67 49
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Life Satisfaction, Self Esteem