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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2019.20.2.95

A Study on the Effectiveness of the Positive psychology based mental promotion program  

Kang, Min Soo (Department of Nursing, Suwon Women's University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.20, no.2, 2019 , pp. 95-106 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examines how mental health promotion programs based on positive psychology brings changes in pleasant life, engaged life and meaningful life. This research considers 15 programs featuring 178 students during one semester. Pre-and-post examination of psychological well-being, depression and optimism were conducted to identify changes before and after the program. 56 students (32%) showed positive changes in all 3 factors. 15 students among them were selected for an in-depth interview for a qualitative case study. As a result of the quantitative study, a mental health promotion program based on positive psychology showed statistically significant positive changes in the pre-and-post examinations of psychological well-being, depression and optimism. Mental health promotion programs based on positive psychology showed positive changes in mental, cognitive and behavior perspectives in the fields of pleasant life, engaged life and meaningful life of college students. Specifically, positive psychology and thinking programs influenced students to become more enthusiastic and active in pursuing a pleasant life. Secondly, positive psychology intervention concerning engaged life brought a recognition of higher 'self-acceptance'. Thirdly, each individual spent more time and effort to experience more satisfaction and accomplishments. Lastly, subjects showed greater optimism after the program. Through the searching gratitude program, study subjects expanded their appreciation of their relationships with others.
Keywords
Positive Psychology; Pleasant Life; Engaged Life; Meaningful Life; Qualitative Case Study;
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