Psychological flexibility in older adulthood: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Psychological flexibility/inflexibility (PF/PI) is a core component of the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) model, which is gaining more attention in the geropsychological literature. This scoping review examines the size and scope of the research on PF/PI in older adulthood related to age differences between older adult and younger samples, correlates relevant to psychological health, and changes with ACT.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. Peer-reviewed articles available in English were included that: had a mean age ≥65 and a minimum age ≥60; and reported self-report measures of PF/PI. We categorized PF/PI into three domains: open, aware, and engaged.

Results

Forty-six articles were incl

SUBMITTER: Plys E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9376200 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature