The Intervention Study Of Group Counseling Based On Satir Therapy On Loneliness Of The Community Elderly In Yinchuan

With the growing of elderly population, some psychological problems varying degrees during some elderly people. Studies have also indicated that the elderly loneliness is one of function in elderly people’s mental health. It attracted more and more attention and concern.In consideration of the current situation, the study combined Satir therapy concept in improving the elderly loneliness. An exploration in application has been carried out.It attempted to design a psychological counseling that in accordance with their own circumstances of the elderly. In order to help the elderly through improve self-esteem,family relations, and actively integrate internal resources so that reduce the loneliness.It made old people can be healthy and happy. And they can have an optimistic and relaxed lifetime when they are old.The research methods include questionnaires, interview and experimental methods. A survey would be made during the elderly from their self-esteem, loneliness and family functions. Based on Satir therapy, carrying out group counseling of the elderly loneliness, and analysis, discussion, summary the intervention effect.The study selected 20 elderly subjects, they were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. By using the experimental group- the control group before and after the test experimental design, experimental group were tested for a period of seven weeks, Once a week, each about one hour group counseling intervention, in contrast, in the control group without intervention. Do the surveying by using scale, the results of various means of intervention member feedback quantitative and qualitative research.The results indicate that the experimental group’s self-esteem has improved significantly after the intervention, their loneliness reduced. They had a favorable evaluation for the effect on group activities and events satisfaction.Conclusion of this study is:(1)The research shows that the loneliness of old people at a highly level. And have significant difference in marital status,living pattern and the number of children they have.(2) There was a significant correlation between self-esteem, loneliness and family function. We can increasing self-esteem, improve family relationships to reduce the level of loneliness of the elderly.(3) Combined with Satir therapy, group counseling are an effective methods to improve loneliness of the elderly.(4)The group activities combined with Satir therapy has a certain practicality and flexibility. It suitable for elderly groups. It can be learned and applied to the elderly in the future.(5)The program of group activities in the study is feasible, which can be used for improving self-esteem and loneliness of the elderly.