The Importance of Logotherapy for Depression Among the Elderly in Indonesia: A Systematic Review

Author (s) : Fabianus Donda, Suwarjo Suwarjo
Institution : Yogyakarta State University,
Indonesia
Category : Article, IJMMU
Topics : The Importance of Logotherapy; Indonesian Elderly; Depression; Systematic Review

Abstract :

The elderly is vulnerable to depression due to the decline in a number of aspects of themselves. Depressed elderly can be facilitated with logotherapy services because this service is proven to be effective without bringing new problems that can endanger the health of the This study aims to collect data on the importance of elderly. logotherapy services for depressed elderly from 2020 to October 30,
2024 in Indonesia, using a systematic review approach. 6 articles from google scholar and Mendeley databases were reviewed. The results showed that a number of logotherapy techniques have been provided to depressed elderly people in Indonesia. The forms of logotherapy services that have been provided are the five ways of finding meaning, logotherapy art drawing media, paradoxical, dereflection, spiritual guidance, psychoeducation methods of discussion and lectures and group therapy with a humanistic approach. In general, logotherapy services for the elderly have proven effective in reducing and even eliminating depression in the elderly. Logotherapy with various ways of intervention is the right solution for the elderly in Indonesia without causing new problems that endanger the health of the elderly.

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