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Effects of a Positive Psychology-based Mental Health Promotion Program for High School Students

고등학생을 위한 긍정심리학 기반 정신건강증진 프로그램의 효과

  • Hyun, Myung Sun (College of Nursing.Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University) ;
  • Yun, Mi-kyung (Kyunggi Mental Health Center) ;
  • Chae, Sun-Mi (College of Nursing.The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University) ;
  • Oh, Hee Young (Kyunggi Mental Health Center) ;
  • Jung, Sun-Mi (Our Emotional Counseling Center)
  • 현명선 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소) ;
  • 윤미경 (경기도 정신건강복지센터) ;
  • 채선미 (서울대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소) ;
  • 오희영 (경기도 정신건강복지센터) ;
  • 정선미 (우리들의 정서상담센터)
  • Received : 2019.08.30
  • Accepted : 2019.11.02
  • Published : 2020.04.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a positive psychology-based mental health promotion program for high school students. Methods: This study used a randomized control group pretest-posttest design. A total of 47 high school students participated from two high schools in Gyeonggi Province. They were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=24), which participated in the 8-session program, or to a control group (n=23). Psychological well-being, depression, and self-esteem were measured. Results: A significant difference in psychological well-being was observed between the two groups after the program. However, there were no significant between-group differences in depression or self-esteem. Conclusion: The positive psychology-based mental program was effective at increasing psychological well-being in adolescents, especially high school students. This study suggests that a school curriculum could incorporate positive psychology-based mental programs for high school students to promote their mental health.

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