Introduction: Objective of the assignment
- Review the concept of ego integrity
- Examine the strategies to promote ego integrity in older adults
- Study groups activities to promote ego integrity
- Study individual activities to promote ego integrity
- Synthesize a conclusion
What is Ego Integrity
- Erik Erikson divided personality development into eight crises
- Ego integrity (EI) is the final stage of Erikson’s model
- During EI, older adults reflect on their lives and choices
- EI is an attempt to unify past experiences
- Unsuccessful EI creates a sense of despair (van der Kaap-Deeder et al., 2021).
Strategies to Promote Ego Integrity
- Organizing enticing activities
- Promoting personal autonomy and competence (van der Kaap-Deeder et al., 2021).
- Ensuring social support and enhancing interactions (Ilyas et al., 2020).
- Utilizing modern technology (Kim et al., 2020).
- Expanding the role of nursing (Lim & Chang, 2018).
First Group Activities to Promote Ego Integrity
- Group cooking sessions
- Group crafting sessions
- Group reading and book clubs
- Musical and dance sessions
- Group walks (organized by physical capability degrees)
Second Group Activities to Promote Ego Integrity
- Film watching sessions
- Moderate physical exercise for capable groups
- Sharing life stories in groups
- Humor nights
- Art sessions
Third Group Activities to Promote Ego Integrity
- Educational sessions for lifelong learning
- Groups discussion for psychological support
- Holiday fairs and carnivals
- Sessions with animals
- Field trips
First Individual Activities to Promote Ego Integrity
- One-on-one meetings with a counsellor:
- Contemplating the past
- Discussing the present
- Sharing fears and concerns
- Learning to plan for the future
Second Individual Activities to Promote Ego Integrity
- Weekly conversations with a nurse
- Honest discussions of health and possible treatments
- Drafting a life timeline or a collage
- Small comfort gifts from the facility
- Puzzle-solving
Third Individual Activities to Promote Ego Integrity
- Use of smartphones and computers
- Beauty salon options
- SPA sessions
- Technology-assisted learning
- Enhanced family visits
Conclusion
- Ego integrity is the ultimate crisis within a person’s life
- Older adults need additional activities which help them achieve EI
- The range of activities should promote physical, mental, and creative aspects
- High-quality nursing is key to achieving EI
- EI enables better quality of life in older adults
References
Ilyas, Z., Shaled, S., & Hussain, S. (2020). An impact of perceived social support on old age well-being mediated by spirituality, self-esteem and ego integrity. Journal of Religion and Health, 59, 2715–2732. Web.
Kim, K., Park, S. Y., & Kang, H. C. (2020). Smartphone proficiency and use, loneliness, and ego integrity: An examination of older adult smartphone users in South Korea. Behaviour & Information Technology. Web.
Lim, S. Y., & Chang, S. O. (2018). Ego-integrity management of residents in nursing homes: A concept analysis based on the method by Walker and Avant. Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing, 20(2), 97–108. Web.
van der Kaap-Deeder, J., Vermote, B., Waterschoot, J., Soenens, B., Morbée, S., & Vansteenkiste, M. (2021). The role of ego integrity and despair in older adults’ well-being during the COVID-19 crisis: The mediating role of need-based experiences. European Journal of Ageing. Web.