학술논문
비대면 노인상담서비스의 효과성 분석을 위한 기초연구
A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of an Online Counseling Program with Older Adults
A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of an Online Counseling Program with Older Adults
Document Type
Article
Source
한국산학기술학회논문지, 25(1), pp.138-145 Jan, 2024
Subject
Language
한국어
ISSN
2288-4688
1975-4701
1975-4701
Abstract
이 연구는 노인의 마음건강 서비스 접근성을 향상하기 위한 시도로서, 지역사회에 거주하는 노인을 대상으로비대면 노인상담서비스를 제공하고, 참여자의 우울과 외로움을 측정하여 상담효과를 파악하고자 하였다. 참여자 6명은선정된 종합사회복지관의 상담실에서 외부기관의 전문상담자와 화상으로 상담을 진행하였다. 상담은 내러티브상담(Narrative Therapy)이론에 기반한 반구조화된 상담으로 참여자별 4회기로 구성되었다. 실험집단은 1차 시기에, 통제집단은 2차시기에 상담을 제공받았으며, 모든 참여자는 중도중단 없이 100% 참여하였다. 전체 상담완료 후 참여자들을대상으로 한 측정 결과, 참여자의 우울 정도는 감소하는 현상이 모든 참여자에게 나타났다. 외로움의 경우는 개인별로상이한 결과를 보였다. 이러한 연구 결과는 비대면 노인상담서비스의 중요성과 효과를 보여주며, 지역사회 노인들의 마음건강 증진을 위한 방안을 모색하는 데에 활용될 수 있을 것이다.
To enhance the mental health of older adults, this study provided remote counseling services to senior residents within a local community. The impact of counseling was assessed by measuring levels of depressive symptoms and loneliness. A cohort of six participants engaged in online counseling sessions conducted by an external professional counselor at a community welfare center. All subjects participated in four sessions based on Narrative Therapy principles. A phased approach was utilized. The experimental group received counseling first, and then the control group. Importantly, all participants completed the program without attrition. Post-counseling assessments showed a significant reduction in depression levels for all participants but variable effects on loneliness. The study highlights the importance and effectiveness of remote counseling services for older adults, offers potential means of improving the well-being and mental health of senior individuals in local communities, and hopefully, should aid the development of strategies aimed at enhancing the mental health of older community residents.
To enhance the mental health of older adults, this study provided remote counseling services to senior residents within a local community. The impact of counseling was assessed by measuring levels of depressive symptoms and loneliness. A cohort of six participants engaged in online counseling sessions conducted by an external professional counselor at a community welfare center. All subjects participated in four sessions based on Narrative Therapy principles. A phased approach was utilized. The experimental group received counseling first, and then the control group. Importantly, all participants completed the program without attrition. Post-counseling assessments showed a significant reduction in depression levels for all participants but variable effects on loneliness. The study highlights the importance and effectiveness of remote counseling services for older adults, offers potential means of improving the well-being and mental health of senior individuals in local communities, and hopefully, should aid the development of strategies aimed at enhancing the mental health of older community residents.