IRCT2014080616602N3 IRCT 2014-08-27 Payam Noor University of Pars Abad Ardabil The efficacy of reminiscence therapy in aged males The efficacy of reminiscence therapy of life with emphasis on integrative reminiscence on self-esteem and anxiety in aged male without spouse 2013-04-21 anticipated 34 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/15505 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment. N/A Mood Disorders. Intervention 1: The treatment program consisted of 6 sessions which was held once a week for an hour due to the physical circumstances of samples and according to the handbook of interventions. The topics for each session included: 1- Major turning points in life. 2- Family history. 3- Career. 4- History of loves and hates. 5- Stressful experiences. 6- Meaning and purpose of life. Because of using integrative reminiscence, the participants interpreted and assessed the subjects with the help of the therapist at the end of each discussion session and tried to find and give meaning to what the person had experienced and acceptance of negative past experiences and integrate them into the present life. Intervention 2: The control group did not receive any intervention.