Abstract
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze psychological viewpoints in Mukhagali Makhatayev's creative work and to point out the effectiveness of poetry on psychological functioning in people. MethodMakhatayev's poetry was translated with five students in order to test psychological comprehension of his poetry, at the end of which a one-on-one short structured interview was conducted. ResultsAll of the students said that they benefited from the workshops, but their experiences differed greatly. Themes included competence and self-efficacy, personal growth, wanting to contribute and poetry comprehension as a way of coping with the progression of the condition. ConclusionCreative activities such as poetry hold promise for enhancing the quality of life of people with dementia.
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