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After developing the SEGCE protocol, we conducted a study of its effectiveness from both an outcome and process perspective. This chapter reports on the process of evaluating the effectiveness of SEGCE based on a quasi-experimental study. A total of 107 older adults participated, of whom 53 belonged to intervention groups. The results showed that SEGCE was effective in enhancing the spiritual well-Being of group participants. Based on thematic analysis of focus group discussion among participants and intervention leaders, best practice of SEGCE was further evaluated in reference to the context, input, product, and process (CIPP) program evaluation model.
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Lou, V.W.Q. (2015). The Effectiveness of the Spiritual Enhancement Group for Chinese Elders (SEGCE): An Outcome and Process Evaluation. In: Spiritual Well-Being of Chinese Older Adults. SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-46303-1_6
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