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http://dx.doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.1.5

Effects of the Mental Health Promotion Program based on Positive Psychology for Adolescents with Problem Behavior  

Hyun, Myung Sun (College of Nursing.Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University)
Yun, Mi-kyung (Kyunggi Mental Health Center)
Jung, Sun-mi (Department of Counseling, Dankook University)
Son, Jung-A (College of Nursing, Ajou University)
Park, Eunyoung (Department of Nursing Science, Sangji University)
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The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education / v.23, no.1, 2017 , pp. 5-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the mental health promotion program based on Positive Psychology for adolescents with problem behavior. Methods: The study used a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Eligible participants were first grade students in two high schools in K Province. The inclusion criteria for the study were those with scores in the upper 15% on the Korean Youth Self-Report. A total of 74 participants were assigned to an 8-session program (n=38) or to a control (n=36) group. The outcome variables were psychological well-being, depression, and self-esteem. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in demographic variables or outcome variables, except self-esteem, between the two groups at the baseline. The experimental group had higher mean scores on psychological well-being and self-esteem and a lower mean score on depression. There were significant differences in psychological well-being (t=3.45, p=.001), self-esteem (F=5.45, p=.022), and depression (t=-2.80, p=.007) between the two groups. Conclusion: The mental health promotion program based on Positive Psychology was effective in decreasing depression as well as improving psychological well-being and self-esteem for adolescents with problem behavior. This study contributes to suggesting a framework for promoting mental health for high school students with problem behavior.
Keywords
Adolescent; Psychological adaptation; Depression; Self concept; Program evaluation;
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