Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Olabisi Modupe Osimade is currently working at Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Olabisi Modupe Osimade is research interests includes Laughter therapy; Music intervention; Health locus of control; Geriatric depression; Community dwelling older adults. Psychological breakdown; Ego; ID; Superego. Olabisi Modupe Osimade serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed Journals. Olabisi Modupe Osimade has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. Olabisi Modupe Osimade has authored of many research articles/books related to Psychology.
Research Article
Effectiveness of Laughter Therapy and Music Intervention in the Psychological Management of Geriatric Depression among Rural Community Dwelling Older Adults in Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria
Author(s): Olabisi Modupe Osimade*
Background: Global concerns for geriatric depression (GD) and its associating consequences are on the increase. Despite advances at GD management in Nigeria, a lot of older adults are disadvantaged in terms of awareness, environment etc. Previous studies focused on prevalence and predisposing factors of GD, while those that explored depression management investigated the effectiveness of antidepressants and psychotherapies that exerts the cognitive, sensory and motor abilities of the elderly. Method: The pre-test, post-test, control group quasi experimental design with a 3 × 5 × 3 factorial matrix was adopted for the study. A total of ninety-four (94) participants were purposively selected from three randomly selected local government areas in Ibadan. Participants were further randomly assigned into two experimental groups - Laughter Therapy Group (29), the Music Intervent.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0487.20.10.376